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… Alcohol and other drug use during pregnancy Last updated October 24, 2024 Overview When you … is to not drink alcohol at all. Drinking alcohol during pregnancy puts your baby at risk of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, also known as FASD. …
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… Vietnamese On this page: What is Zika virus? Are there any risks of complications from Zika virus? Where is Zika virus found? Who is at risk of getting Zika virus? Should pregnant women be … using condoms or avoid having sex for the duration of the pregnancy until more is known. Avoid donating blood for …
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… products and other electronic cigarettes may cause health risks to users through exposure to vapour/aerosols. Even if … should not use them, and they should not be used during pregnancy. What is vaping? Vaping is inhaling aerosol or … Vaping could also expose users to nicotine, which is highly addictive. Children, youth and non-smokers are at …
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… everyone in different ways. Understanding the health risks and potential benefits of cannabis and guidelines for … you make decisions that are right for you. Canada's Lower-Risk Cannabis Use Guidelines provide 10 recommendations on … Cannabis Use Guidelines (LRCUG). Using cannabis during pregnancy may affect your baby. For information about the …
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… can exceed 30°C (86°F), sometimes reaching the mid to high 30’s in some parts of the province. Too much heat can … or see the signs of heat stroke. Heat stroke signs include high body temperature, confusion, dizziness/fainting and … Extreme heat Extreme heat can put your health at risk, causing illness such as heat stroke or even death. It …
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… you can receive these missing routine vaccines for free. Pregnancy Women should avoid becoming pregnant for one month …
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… mild to severe. Getting sick from influenza can put you at risk of severe disease and its complications, including … Vaccination is especially important for people who are at high risk of serious illness from influenza (such as young … and those able to transmit or spread influenza to those at high risk. It is also recommended for children and adults …
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… schedules for different age groups and individuals at high risk. Infants and Children School Age Children Adults, Seniors and Individuals at High Risk Routine immunizations Childhood immunizations …
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… COVID-19 vaccine is recommended for people who are at higher risk of getting seriously sick from COVID-19. The vaccine … or heart attack symptoms Symptoms of sepsis Pain in early pregnancy Babies younger than 3 months of age, with a fever …
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… you are spending more time outdoors, you may increase your risk of getting injured from insect bites or extreme heat.  … yourself and your family. Featured topics Food safety The risk of foodborne illness can increase during the summer. … for travellers (HealthLinkBC File #41a) Travel during pregnancy Travel immunizations for adults (HealthLinkBC File …