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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 contraception (EC) helps prevent …
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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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… in an emergency What should I consider when caring for family members in an emergency? In … Can you provide for their needs while also caring for yourself and your family Can you … with food, water and some basic supplies For more information Some local health authorities …
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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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… the body. It can cause damage to the brain, heart, eyes, or kidneys. A hypertensive … can cause: Bleeding in your brain or body. Heart attack. Stroke. Heart failure. Kidney failure. …
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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 …
