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Corneal Abrasion [English] Permalink Public

Corneal abrasion (sounds like kor-nee-al ah-bray-shun) is a common eye injury. The cornea is the clear covering of the front part of the eye. A scratch, a poke, or other minor injury to the cornea is called an abrasion. (English) Colour

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Mononucleosis (Adult) [English] Permalink Public

Mononucleosis (Mono) is an infection caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). The virus spreads through your saliva (your spit). This is why you might hear it called the ‘kissing disease’. (English) Colour

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Sprains, Strains, and Tendonitis [English] Permalink Public

Sprains and strains happen when muscles or ligaments are stretched or torn. Tendonitis is an inflammation of a tendon. Together, they are called ‘soft tissue’ injuries. (English) Colour

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Allergy Safe Child Care Facilities [English] Permalink Public

HealthLinkBC Health File information about allergy safe child care facilities, food allergy, symptoms, reactions, and treatment. Number 100c. (English)

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The Combination of Hydralazine and Nitrate [English] Permalink Public

This is a medication information for heart failure clients that are taking this combination of medication from the BC Heart Failure Network. (English) Colour

How to collect a ‘Midstream’ urine sample for Men (Lower Mainland) [English] Permalink Public

‘Midstream’ is a way of collecting urine (pee) sample that is free of most germs normally on the skin. (English) Colour

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Neonatoal Therapy in NICU (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

During your stay in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), you and your baby might be seen by one of our Neonatal Therapists. Your Neonatal Therapy team might include an Occupational Therapist, a Physiotherapist, and/or a Speech- Language Pathologist. (English) Colour

Managing Constipation in Babies and Toddlers up to 2 Years of Age (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Tips for managing and preventing occasional constipation in babies and toddlers. (English) Colour

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Thickening Powders and Thickened Fluids: Suppliers (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Someone from a specific health profession or program usually gives this resource to the person who needs it and reviews it with them. Before using this information, please review it with someone from that profession or program.

List of suppliers for both thickened fluids and thickening powders. (Given in consultation with a dietitian) (English) Colour

Foods to Avoid When Having Trouble Swallowing - Dysphagia Regular (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

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Lists foods in these groups: foods that are dry, sticky, or stringy; foods that have a mixed consistency; foods that have a mixed texture; and foods that do not hold together (non-cohesive). (Given in consultation with a dietitian) (English) Colour

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