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… Condition Basics What is emergency contraception? Emergency contraception is a … version of the hormone progesterone . Another option is a medicine called ulipristal … pill with levonorgestrel. If you have used hormonal birth control in the last week or …
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… 91b What is emergency contraception (EC)? Emergency … transmitted infections (STIs). EC does not cause an abortion or miscarriage if you are … than 13 weeks since your last Depo-Provera® injection Your NuvaRing® has been out of your …
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… the skin of the arm Hormonal contraception uses 1 or 2 hormones similar to estrogen and … Does hormonal contraception affect my other medications? Hormonal contraception can make some medications (or herbal supplements) work less …
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… B.C. health authorities are required to have emergency preparedness plans for all health … care and long-term care facilities. In an emergency, health authorities will continue to … of your home Preparing your home with a household emergency plan Preparing an emergency …
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… resource in our community. Many can help with emergency preparations and respond as … British Columbia, the provincial government’s Emergency Support Services provides immediate, … To register as a volunteer, contact an Emergency Management BC regional office in …
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… Overview Birth control is any method used to prevent pregnancy. Another word for birth control is contraception. If you have … are comfortable with can help you avoid an unplanned pregnancy. Be sure to tell your doctor …
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… to have sex without your consent, visit VictimLinkBC (or call toll-free 1-800-563-0808 … to have sex without your consent, visit VictimLinkBC (or call toll-free 1-800-563-0808 …
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… consider an Urgent and Primary Care Centre (UPCC). Urgent and Primary Care Centres (UPCCs) provide better access to same-day, … Primary Care Centre. For more information on UPCCs and to find out if there is a location …
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… Overview What is a hypertensive emergency? A hypertensive emergency is very high blood pressure that … heart, eyes, or kidneys. A hypertensive emergency needs immediate care. What are the …
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… these actions to help someone who has had an accidental amputation. Call emergency … these actions to help someone who has had an accidental amputation. Call emergency …
