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… Using alcohol or drugs can affect young people's general health, physical growth, and emotional and social … effects that alcohol and drugs can have on their children's health, schoolwork, and relationships. Facts About Alcohol … injury and death in young people. It also causes social and health problems. footnote 1 Even casual use of certain drugs …
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… sleep on their back. This helps prevent sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Try to feed your hungry newborn when they … (SIDS) Adaptation Date: 9/13/2023 Adapted By: HealthLink BC Adaptation Reviewed By: HealthLink BC Adaptation Date: 9/13/2023 Adapted By: …
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… call your doctor right away. Early treatment may prevent health problems or damage to your tattoo. Minor skin … a tattoo and restore your normal skin colour and texture. Health Canada recommends that you avoid black henna dyes and … (PPD) because of the risk of an allergic reaction. Health Canada encourages everyone to report adverse …
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… comes on quickly and gets better after 2 to 3 weeks. Most healthy people who get acute bronchitis get better without … in older adults and children and in people who have other health problems such as asthma or COPD . Complications can … to anyone younger than age 18. It has been linked to Reye syndrome, a serious illness. Be safe with medicines. Read …
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… many kinds of bird flu, the most common kinds that concern health workers are H5N1 and H7N9 bird flu viruses. These … means that anyone, including those who are otherwise very healthy, can get seriously ill if they get bird flu. What … progress to pneumonia and acute respiratory distress syndrome , a serious lung problem that can be deadly. How is …
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… relaxation therapy, vitamins, herbs, and other natural health products. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Menstrual period For … month 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Triggers Health care visits Record when you went to the doctor or to … room, when you were hospitalized, or when you saw any other health care providers (such as a massage therapist, …
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… Overview Overview Keep pets in good health All pets, whether they are kept indoors or outside, should be in good health, show no signs of disease, and be friendly toward … Animal and Human Bites Handwashing Health and Safety, Ages 2 to 5 Years Health and Safety, …
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… new parents need two support networks - one focused on healthcare and one focused on personal needs like emotional … can help to ease your fears and frustrations. Sharing a healthy lifestyle before, during and after pregnancy is … families, such as people you met during pre-natal classes. Health care support networks New parents also need a network …
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… disease and Pontiac fever by asking about your past health and by doing a physical examination. If your doctor … to anyone younger than 18 because of the risk of Reye syndrome . Be safe with medicines. Read and follow all … you believe you were exposed, talk to your doctor or local health unit. Be sure to tell them where you think you were …
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… cornea. So people who wear them are at risk of overwearing syndrome and other problems. Rigid gas-permeable (RGP) … and increases the risk of damaging the eye. Even though Health Canada has approved some of these lenses for 30-day … to be worn day and night for 1 week and then discarded. Health Canada has approved some lenses for 30-day use. But …
