Why is my baby screened?A small spot of your baby’s blood can be used to get important information about their health. A newborn baby can look healthy
Cholesterol is a fatty substance found in your blood. There are two main types:HDL (high density lipoprotein) or 'good' cholesterolLDL (low density li
Having high blood pressure means that blood is pushing too hard against artery walls. This can damage your arteries over time and increase your risk o
Why is iron important?Iron is a mineral that your body uses to make hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is found in your red blood cells and helps carry oxygen to
Why do I need iron?Iron is a mineral that your body uses to make hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is found in your red blood cells and helps carry oxygen to all
Why do I need calcium?Calcium is one of the building blocks of strong bones and teeth. Getting enough calcium early in life helps build strong bones.
What is asbestos?
Asbestos refers to a group of naturally occurring mineral fibres found in rock. For decades, asbestos was used as a building materi
Medical and scientific research shows that absorption of even very low levels of lead into the blood may have harmful health effects on the intellectu
What is constipation?Constipation is when you have bowel movements (stools) that are hard to pass or happen less often than usual for you. You may fee
The content from ImmunizeBC.ca has moved to HealthLinkBC.ca/immunizations. You’ll find information on vaccines, immunization schedules, after care, an
Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure.What is the hepatitis A vaccine?The hepatitis A vaccine
Acetaminophen (e.g. Tylenol®) or ibuprofen (e.g. Advil®) can be given for fever or soreness. ASA (e.g. Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 1
It is important to stay in the clinic for 15 minutes after getting any vaccine. There is an extremely rare possibility of a life-threatening allergic
