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Primary care
… Network (PCN) is a community-based network of health care professionals and clinics who plan … related to primary care, emergency care, mental health and substance use, home care, public health units, …
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… heart problems. If you don't have symptoms during stage 1, your first symptoms may be … heart problems. If you don't have symptoms during stage 1, your first symptoms may be …
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… you can talk to your doctor about them. HIV Testing: Should I Get Tested for Human … Summary Get the facts Your options Have a blood or saliva test for HIV. Do not have the … antibodies or antigens to be found in your blood. If you think you have been exposed to …
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… or more you may need to get the vaccine. The risk of getting the virus depends on the … travel with an infant or a young child to the high risk areas. If you cannot avoid travel, … Infection during the first 6 months of pregnancy may result in infection of the baby …
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… providers. If you feel concerned, speak to your health care provider. If you wish to avoid contact with the spray, close your windows the evening before aerial spraying starts and stay indoors while your property and nearby areas are being …
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… Topic Overview What are immunizations? Immunizations save lives. They are the best … and adolescents? Childhood immunization schedules may vary in each province and …
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… flu-like symptoms. Some people, especially children, can get more serious forms of the … muscle pain. A rash. Nausea, vomiting, and loss of appetite. The fever usually lasts up … 6 months. For older children up to age 12 years, use the lowest concentration available …
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… pain is first treated with a medicine such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen. If you have … pain is first treated with a medicine such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen. If you have …
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… your health care provider may send you for a blood test. How is the virus spread? … needles, syringes or other equipment used for injecting drugs Sexual contact. Evidence … breastfeeding, especially if they breastfeed for 6 months or more Should I breastfeed if I …
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… mice have been. Contact your local public health unit before you clean up the home of … and home building outlets. Your local public health unit or WorkSafe BC can provide more … on how to control rats and mice, see HealthLinkBC File #37 Getting rid of rodents …
