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… options. Tell your doctor ALL the medicines and natural health products you take. Some may increase the risk of … your doctor and the hospital have a copy of your advance care plan. If you don't have one, you may want to prepare one. It lets others know your health care wishes. It's a good thing to have before any …
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… the aneurysm, any additional risk factors, and your overall health. If you have an aneurysm with a low risk of rupture, … Your doctor may suggest ways to keep your blood vessels as healthy as possible, such as managing high blood pressure … disability. Management includes hospitalization, intensive care to relieve pressure in the brain and maintain breathing …
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… influenza (flu) vaccine Last updated September 25, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 12a Influenza (Flu) Series … vaccines are a safe and effective way to help people stay healthy, prevent illness and even save lives. As people age, … polysaccharide vaccine . Influenza immunization for caregivers and household contacts Influenza immunization is …
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… Physician Services at HealthLink BC Last updated January 27, 2025 Physician services at HealthLink BC provides confidential health information and … you get the best advice on when and where you should seek care. They may refer you to your family doctor or nurse …
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… focus on how you are helping to keep you and your baby as healthy as possible. There are also many things you can do … Your doctor may also prescribe bedrest if you have serious health problems during your pregnancy. Sometimes bedrest is … more energy and strength you will have for labour and to care for your new baby. It is normal to have a hard time …
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… your 1 to 3 year old child Last updated November 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 69e Child Nutrition Series … at about the same time each day. This will help them build healthy habits and meet their energy and nutrient needs. … Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child care providers Health Canada Food Safety Information for …
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… canker sore. Hold ice on the canker sore until it is numb. Carefully brush your teeth so you don't touch the sore with … using mouth-numbing medicine for children of any age. Health Canada warns that some of these can be dangerous. … Non-Injury Current as of: November 14, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family …
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… ask about seeing a pain specialist. A pain specialist is a health professional who focuses on treating resistant pain. … while you are already taking pain medicine. Work with your care team. Ask one doctor to be in charge of all your … Pain Diary Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… because it may cause lasting hair loss. Use certain hair care products and styling techniques. Hair care products or … not make you feel sick, and it does not result in serious health problems. You can't spread it to other people, and it … Elsevier. Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family …
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… someone you know talks about suicide, self-harm, a mental health crisis, a substance use crisis, or any other kind of … . Current as of: October 20, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family … Stress Disorder Current as of: October 20, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family …
