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Medications
… advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … plenty of fluids as directed by your doctor to reduce your risk of dehydration. You may decrease dairy products, increase whole grains/vegetables/fruit, and stop any laxatives. Your doctor may prescribe …
Medications
… advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete information about this … has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do …
Medical tests
… Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Test Overview A hearing (audiometric) test is part of a full hearing health evaluation that measures a person's ability to hear … hearing tests for all babies born in hospitals. Also, many health groups and doctors' groups suggest routine screening. …
Medications
… advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete information about this … has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do …
Medications
… advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete information about this … has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do …
Medical tests
… Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Test Overview A human … to be tested. You may be able to get help from your local health unit to do this. Why It Is Done A test for the human … your test, call and ask for your results. How It Is Done A health professional uses a needle to take a blood sample, …
HealthLinkBC files
… Syphilis Last updated February 15, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 08e Sexually Transmitted … transmitted during any of the 4 stages of infection. Your risk of having syphilis is greater if you already have … more than 1 year How to get tested for syphilis Visit your health care provider to get any syphilis symptoms, like …
HealthLinkBC files
… Insect repellents and DEET Last updated April 1, 2015 HealthLink BC File number 96 Download PDF Document English … the virus. For more information on West Nile Virus, see HealthLinkBC File #88 West Nile virus . What is DEET? DEET … on the label. There is no evidence that DEET poses a risk to pregnant or breastfeeding mothers, or their …
Medications
… advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete information about this … tobacco and are over 35 years old. Smoking raises your risk of stroke, heart attack, blood clots, and high blood …
Medications
… advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete information about this … and your specific health needs. Warning Smoking raises your risk of stroke, heart attack, blood clots, and high blood …