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… even death. If you need pain medication, discuss with your healthcare provider about taking something that doesn’t have … your pharmacist or doctor. Herbal products Talk to your healthcare provider before taking any herbal product. Many …
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Healthy Eating and Healthy Aging for Adults Last updated March 1, 2020 HealthLink BC File number 68j Nutrition Series Download PDF … milk products. Vitamin B12 fortified foods can include meat substitutes, fortified nutritional yeast and fortified …
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… Hepatitis A vaccine Last updated July 17, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 33 Download PDF Document English … more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the hepatitis A vaccine? The … tongue or lips. If this reaction occurs, your health care provider can treat it. Emergency treatment includes …
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… Malaria prevention Last updated December 28, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 41f Travel Series Download PDF … travel At least 4 weeks before you travel, speak with your health care provider or visit a travel health clinic. Ask about the …
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… polio (Tdap-IPV) vaccine Last updated May 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 15a Download PDF Document English … more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the Tdap-IPV vaccine? The Tdap-IPV … of your child's routine immunizations. Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the …
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… available for a fee, are led by a facilitator, a public health nurse or a trained childbirth educator. The topics … covered typically include: Fetal growth and development Healthy eating and nutrition during pregnancy Pregnancy … available to new parents Breastfeeding, infant safety, self care and baby care Pregnant people and their partners who …
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… diarrhea and cholera vaccine Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 41k Travel Series Download PDF … working in some countries. It is important to talk to your health care provider, or visit a travel clinic at least 6 to 8 …
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… This is called deep vein thrombosis. It needs medical care right away. If a clot in a deep vein breaks apart, … do a physical examination and ask questions about your past health. You may need certain tests, such as an ultrasound, … descent. There is no simple reason why. Less access to good health care and differences in how patients are listened to …
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… Be sure to choose exercises that are right for your health, medical condition, fitness level, and fitness goals. … three 10 minute sessions during the day. You can get extra health benefits by increasing the length of time you’re … active or you have a medical condition, visit your health care provider to make sure the activity and amount of effort …
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… Overview Overview The Public Health Agency of Canada recommends TB testing for people at … problems, or misuse drugs or alcohol. Health Screening: Finding Health Problems Early Tuberculosis … Tharratt MD, MPVM, FACP, FCCP - Pulmonology, Critical Care Medicine, Medical Toxicology W. David Colby IV MSc, MD, …