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HealthLinksBC: Immunizations

What you will find here: HealthLink BC provides reliable non-emergency health information and advice in British Columbia. Information and advice is available by telephone, our website, and a collection of print resources. You’ll find information on vaccines, immunization schedules, after care, vaccine-preventable diseases and more. HealthLink BC offers trusted health information online and by phone, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For assistance, call 8-1-1.

HealthLinkBC – Immunizations

HealthLinkBC – Spermacides for Birth Control

What you will find here: Overview on the effectiveness, advantages, disadvantages, and prescription methods related to spermicides.

Go to https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/health-topics/tw9509

Spermicide for Birth Control

https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/health-topics/tw9509 Is it an emergency? If you or someone in your care has chest pains, difficulty breathing, or severe bleeding, it could be a life-threatening emergency. Call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number immediately. If you are concerned about a possible poisoning or exposure to a toxic substance, call Poison Control now at 1-800-567-8911.


HealthLinkBC – Contraceptive Sponge for Birth Control

What you will find here: Overview on the effectiveness, advantages, disadvantages, and prescription method related to the contraceptive sponge.

Go to https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/health-topics/tw9510

Contraceptive Sponge for Birth Control

https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/health-topics/tw9510 Is it an emergency? If you or someone in your care has chest pains, difficulty breathing, or severe bleeding, it could be a life-threatening emergency. Call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number immediately. If you are concerned about a possible poisoning or exposure to a toxic substance, call Poison Control now at 1-800-567-8911.


HealthLinkBC – Male Condoms

What you will find here: Overview on availability, efficacy, use, advantages and disadvantages related to male condoms.

Go to https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/health-topics/hw190504spec

Male Condoms

https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/health-topics/hw190504spec Is it an emergency? If you or someone in your care has chest pains, difficulty breathing, or severe bleeding, it could be a life-threatening emergency. Call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number immediately. If you are concerned about a possible poisoning or exposure to a toxic substance, call Poison Control now at 1-800-567-8911.


HealthLinkBC – Emergency Contraception (EC)

What you will find here: Overview on types, timing of use, side effects, availability, effectiveness and need for consent for emergency contraception.

Go to https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/healthlinkbc-files/emergency-contraception

Emergency Contraception (EC)

What is emergency contraception (EC)? Emergency contraception (EC) helps to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex or failed birth control. A broken condom is an example of failed birth control. EC does not protect against sexually transmitted infections (STIs). EC does not cause an abortion or miscarriage if you are already pregnant.


HealthLinkBC – Cervical Cap for Birth Control

What you will find here: Overview on the effectiveness, advantages, disadvantages, and prescription method related to the cervical cap for birth control.

Go to https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/health-topics/tw9511

Cervical Cap for Birth Control

https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/health-topics/tw9511 Is it an emergency? If you or someone in your care has chest pains, difficulty breathing, or severe bleeding, it could be a life-threatening emergency. Call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number immediately. If you are concerned about a possible poisoning or exposure to a toxic substance, call Poison Control now at 1-800-567-8911.


HealthLinkBC – Diaphragm for Birth Control

What you will find here: Overview on the effectiveness, advantages, disadvantages, and prescription method related to the diaphragm for birth control.

Go to https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/health-topics/tw9508

Diaphragm for Birth Control

https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/health-topics/tw9508 Is it an emergency? If you or someone in your care has chest pains, difficulty breathing, or severe bleeding, it could be a life-threatening emergency. Call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number immediately. If you are concerned about a possible poisoning or exposure to a toxic substance, call Poison Control now at 1-800-567-8911.