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… and older children for routine immunizations. If you have questions about where your child's immunizations will … ease the feeling of pain by blocking pain receptors in the skin. Numbing creams and patches can be purchased from your … and these may have different instructions for how they should be used. Use of these products will change depending …
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… Tuberculosis (TB) skin test Last updated October 30, 2024 HealthLink BC File … to look for TB infection. You can do a TST to see if you have ever been exposed to TB. It tells your health care … loss, tiredness, chest pain and shortness of breath. Who should get a TB skin test? You may need a TST for various …
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… Pregnancy and alcohol use Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 38d … to your developing baby. What else can I do to make sure I have a healthy pregnancy? As well as not drinking alcohol, … nurse, or midwife Eat healthy food Reduce or stop your use of cigarettes and other drugs Balance rest and activity …
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… Implant (Nexplanon®) – a small rod inserted under the skin of the arm Hormonal contraception uses 1 or 2 hormones … to estrogen and progestin, which your body produces. It can have many clinical uses including: Preventing pregnancy (all … Speak to your health care provider about how long you should use a barrier method, even after you stop taking a …
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… Asbestos: When should I worry? Last updated February 1, 2024 HealthLink BC … diseases such as: Asbestosis (scarring of the lungs) Lung cancer Mesothelioma (a rare form of cancer of the lining of … include: Your health history, such as if you smoke or have pre-existing lung diseases How much asbestos was in the …
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… Understanding harm reduction: Substance use Last updated December 1, 2023 HealthLink BC File number … knowledge around safer sex practices and sexual health Should I have concerns about harm reduction? Some people express …
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… Why seniors should get the inactivated influenza (flu) vaccine Last … influenza vaccine is safe. It contains killed influenza viruses or parts of the viruses that cannot cause influenza. … vaccine? Speak with a health care provider if you: Have had a life-threatening reaction to a previous dose of …
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… for families, caregivers and friends of people who use substances Last updated December 1, 2023 HealthLink BC … checking services Referrals to health and social services Should families, caregivers and friends be concerned if a … loved one is using substances, it does not always mean they have a substance use disorder. People may use substances for …
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… Punjabi Document Vietnamese What is scabies? Scabies is a skin infestation caused by the parasite Sarcoptes scabiei or … or bedding. Anyone can get scabies and it does not mean you have poor personal hygiene. What are the symptoms? Symptoms … adults do not normally get scabies above the neck, you should not have to apply the cream to your face and scalp. …
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… radiation, your body produces and releases more melanin (a skin pigment) to absorb the UV radiation. This makes your … age spots, and sagging. It can also lead to some skin cancers. UVB is more harmful than UVA. It causes delayed … and eye cancers. Each tan or sunburn damages your skin cells and DNA. It can take years for the effects of repeated …
