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… on FASD and the effects it can have on your baby's health, see: Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (HealthLinkBC File #38e) Fetal alcohol syndrome Alcohol … drugs during pregnancy visit: Pregnancy and alcohol use (HealthLinkBC File #38d) Alcohol or drug use during pregnancy …
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… It is important to have a risk assessment performed by a health professional quickly. This allows hepatitis B virus … with blood and body fluids: Protecting against infection ( HealthLinkBC File #97 ). To find your nearest emergency department, search the HealthLink BC Directory or call 8-1-1 . Emergency …
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… are and more, see Facts about Influenza (the Flu) (HealthLinkBC File #12b) . Who should get an influenza … are a safe and the most effective way to help people stay healthy, prevent illness and even save lives. To learn … reduce communicable and chronic diseases, injuries and environmental health risks. … Influenza flu season …
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… Abuse and neglect in later life can affect a person’s health, happiness and safety. Older adults can experience … Neglect of Older Adults: Information for Family Caregivers (HealthLinkBC File #93b) Abuse and Neglect of Older Adults: Understanding Gender Differences (HealthLinkBC File #93c) Elder Abuse Financial Abuse of Older …
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… options to choose from. Here are some ideas for adding new healthful foods to your holiday table: Serve a new vegetable … Peppered tofu steaks For more ideas, check out these healthier holiday recipes from the Heart and Stroke . Also … in modifying your classic holiday recipes to make them healthier, here are some ideas to get started: Use herbs and …
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… immune systems. These bacteria are commonly found in the environment from sources such as soil and water, including tap … of these signs lasting longer than a few days. Call HealthLink BC at 8-1-1 to speak to a registered nurse any … away or go to the nearest emergency room. You may also call HealthLink BC at 8-1-1 to speak to a registered nurse any …
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… Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli 0157:H7 and Campylobacter . Health Canada estimates there are about 4 million cases of …