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… Use more vegetables and smaller amounts of meat and cheese when making mixed dishes such as pizza, lasagna, tacos or … BC www.healthlinkbc.ca – Get medically approved non-emergency health information. For more healthy eating information, visit HealthLinkBC File #68a Heart Healthy Eating for People …
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… tears, vomit or urine may contain and pass on these viruses when blood is present in the fluid, but the risk is low. … water. If you are sexually assaulted, go to the hospital emergency department as soon as possible. Reporting the … assault and to learn what support services are available, visit JusticeBC at …
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… What Increases Your Risk Prevention Symptoms What Happens When to Call a Doctor Examinations and Tests Treatment … is it diagnosed? The first test the doctor will do in the emergency room is a CT scan or MRI of the head. This can … the decisions about their rehabilitation (rehab) program. Visit and talk with the person often. Participate in …
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… Common Concerns Promoting Healthy Growth and Development When to Call a Doctor Routine Checkups … Time-Out When to Call a Doctor Call 9-1-1 or other emergency services if you become so frustrated with your … your child's growth pattern concerns you in between these visits. Is not able to do some of the things that they used …
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… to locate national organizations. Ask your doctor, or visit your local library or bookstore for information about … school and how their behaviour is being handled in the classroom. Share what you have learned. Find out if the teachers … Program Plan (IPP). Ask school staff for help when needed. Tutoring or services that help with study or …
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… Common Concerns Promoting Healthy Growth and Development When to Call a Doctor Routine Checkups … At first, instinctual behaviours, such as crying when uncomfortable, are your baby's ways to signal their … keep toys clean, and take your baby for routine checkup visits. Make sure your child is immunized. Be sure that all …
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… pollution can get trapped in mountain valleys, especially when temperatures are cooler The amount of common air … health risks. To check the current and AQHI forecast, visit BC Air Quality at … lung or heart conditions Increased health care use such as emergency room visits and hospital stays Premature (early) …
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… or counselor. For tips on how to talk to your partner, visit the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) Smart Sex … have minute flaws or break during use. If a condom breaks, emergency contraceptive pills (ECPs) or copper IUD … rim faces outward Put the condom on the end of the penis when it is hard, erect and before any sexual touching Pinch …
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… outpatient centre before you use it. It's a good idea to visit the centre before you decide. You can also ask what … or others who have used the facility if the recovery room is well-staffed. Is there a waiting room for your … there is a risk that you may need specialized attention or emergency services during the procedure? Does the centre …
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… help us keep our bodies cool. A heat-related illness occurs when our bodies can no longer transfer enough heat to keep … where the ventilation is poor, such as attics or boiler rooms. People working in these areas may quickly get … to 40.6° C (105° F) or higher. Heatstroke is a medical emergency. Even with immediate treatment, it can be …
