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Meningococcal C Conjugate (Men-C) Vaccine [English] Permalink Public

HealthLinkBC Health File information provides an overview about meningococcal C conjugate (Men-C) vaccine including benefits, and possible reactions. Number 23a. (English)

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HYPOthermia Therapy (Cooling Therapy) [English] Permalink Public

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We are treating your baby with a therapy called hypothermia or cooling. This is because your baby is showing signs that they may have Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE). Here we use the term “asphyxia” (say ah-s-fix-ee-ya). The sheet explains this cooling therapy. (English) Colour

NORMOthermia Therapy [English] Permalink Public

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We are treating your baby with a therapy called normothermia. This is because your baby is showing signs that they may have Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE). Here we use the term “asphyxia” (say ah-s-fix-ee-ya). The sheet explains the therapy. (English) Colour

Alzheimer's Disease: Communication [English] Permalink Public

The Alzheimer Society is Canada’s leading health charity for people living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. This document is intended to help the person with dementia, and his/her family and caregivers understand how dementia affects communication and provide them with useful strategies to maintain and enhance communication throughout the progression of the disease. (English)

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Alzheimer's Disease: Getting a Diagnosis [English] Permalink Public

This factsheet provides information on getting a diagnosis for dementia. (English)

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Alzheimer's Disease: Caregiving Options - Considering Long - Term Care [English] Permalink Public

The Alzheimer Society is Canada’s leading health charity for people living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. This brochure provides an overview on considering long - term care. (English)

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Safe Sleeping for Babies [English] Permalink Public

HealthLinkBC Health File information providing an overview about safe sleeping for babies. Creating a safe sleeping environment for your baby will reduce the risk of injuries and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).Number 107. (English)

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HTLV-1 Virus [English] Permalink Public

HealthLinkBC Health File information providing an overview about Human T-Lymphotropic Virus Type 1. Number 34. (English)

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Alternatives to Driving (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

List of alternative driving options. (English) Colour

Driving After a Stroke [English] Permalink Public

Driving is an activity that requires the brain to do many things at the same time. A stroke changes the way your brain works and can have a major effect on your ability to react to many situations. This change is not always obvious to the person who has had a stroke or those who care for them. (English) Colour