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… difficile (C. difficile) Last updated June 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 114 Download PDF Document English … in the bowel of up to 7% of people without causing illness. Your intestines also normally contain many good bacteria … spores are found in feces. The spores can live outside your body for weeks or months. They may be found on items …
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… 25, 2025 Overview Regular physical activity can improve your health. It can also help prevent chronic diseases like … disease prevention: Primary Prevention - trying to prevent yourself from getting a disease Secondary Prevention - …
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… These may include starting a family. You can have a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby if you have … things to know. You will want people to help you during your pregnancy and when you are first taking care of your new baby. It's best to talk with your pregnancy doctor …
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… real and what isn't real. You talk about suicide or hurting yourself or others. You have severe medicine side effects, … . You need special tests. You need to change or adjust your medicines. You have problems with drugs or alcohol. You … have to force the person to get treatment. Talk with your health care providers and/or local law enforcement officials …
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… COVID-19 mRNA vaccines Last updated October 10, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 124a Download PDF Document English … 2 (SARS-CoV-2) that causes COVID-19. The vaccines cause your body to produce antibodies that will help protect you … history. Getting all the recommended doses of vaccine is your best protection against COVID-19. It is important to …
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… Overview Overview The Public Health Agency of Canada recommends TB testing for people at … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the …
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… difficulties in care facilities Last updated June 17, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 110a Download PDF Document English … treatments like surgery. They can also start because of health conditions like dementia, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), … in care facilities? It's important for the entire health care team to be aware of any problems a person in …
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… quadrivalent vaccines Last updated June 30, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 23b Download PDF Document English … people may need additional doses of the vaccine. Speak with your health care provider to find out if you need more doses … to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For more information on Reye …
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… belief that the body can heal itself. It aims to improve health and prevent disease and illness through the use of … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the …
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… Overview Depression is a serious mental health condition that can take the joy from a child's life. … Depression screening is a quick way for a doctor to see if your child has symptoms of depression. This screening is often part of a routine checkup. That's because your child's mental health is just as important as their …