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Emergency Contraceptive Pill (ECP) [English] Permalink Public

ECP is a very strong birth control pill that may prevent ovulation (release of an egg) or prevent the egg from implanting in the womb. Taking ECP is safe, easy to use and effective if taken within 120 hours of having unprotected sex. (Plan B, Contingency One, Next Choice, NorLeveo, Option 2) (English) Colour

Kids and Thirst (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Under Revision

Includes information on how much milk your child needs in a day, why iron is important in your child's diet, and what drinks you should not give your child. (English) Colour

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Get Up & Go (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Get Up & Go! is a version of BC Womens Osteofit program. Get Up & Go! program offers an appropriate entry level exercise program for seniors with balance and mobility impairments who would otherwise be unable to attend a community based exercise class. (English) Colour

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What You Can Do To Prevent Falls [English] Permalink Public

This factsheet outlines four things you can do to prevent falls. These include starting an exercise program, having a health care professional review your medicines, having your vision checked, and making your home safer. (English) Colour

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Rat Prevention and Control [English] Permalink Public

Rats can be both a serious pest and a cause for public health concern. They carry and transmit disease, and they bite people and pets if provoked. This pamphlet contains extensive information on how to identify and to detect rats and rat activity, and how to rat-proof your home to help control and reduce rat population. (English) Black & White

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Choosing a Tattoo Studio [English] Permalink Public

Tattooing involves breaking the skin. When this protective barrier is broken, you are more susceptible to a variety of health risks. This factsheet contains a list of questions to ask your tattoo artist and general hygiene issues to consider. (English) Colour

Yeast and Thrush Infections (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Yeast (Candida) is a fungus, which often lives in humans. Too much yeast can lead to an infection. It can be found in the baby’s mouth (called ‘thrush’) and/or diaper area. It can also be found in the vagina and on the skin or nipples of the breastfeeding/chest feeding parent. This pamphlet describes the signs to watch for and how the infection is treated. (English) Colour

Diabetes Instructions (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Diabetes instruction sheet covering your target blood glucose,eating, testing your blood glucose, diabetes medication, and physician follow-up. (English) Colour

Diabetes Shopping List (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Diabetes shopping list to obtain the supplies needed to manager your diabetes. (English) Colour

Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis Vaccine (Tdap) [English] Permalink Public

HealthLinkBC Health File information about tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis (Tdap) vaccine including overview of tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis and possible reactions to the vaccine. Number 18c. (English)

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