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… if you have a weakened immune system, or are concerned about the quality of the drinking water in your community. … has a boil water advisory or notice, or you are concerned about the quality of the water in your community, see … #49b Disinfecting Drinking Water . If you have concerns about the quality of the water you are drinking, contact the …
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… is called Congenital Rubella Syndrome (CRS). CRS occurs in about 9 out of 10 babies born to women who have rubella … then moves downwards from the head to the feet, and lasts about 3 to 5 days. About half of all rubella infections show no symptoms of a …
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… either physically or emotionally unwell. For information about how men and women may experience abuse or neglect … In some cultures, there are expectations and assumptions about who will inherit parents’ money or property. Older … behaviour, but they may not ask for the money or talk about the situation. The situation can become worse over …
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… types of HPV. It protects against 7 types of HPV that cause about 90 percent of cervical cancers and several other … throat. It also protects against 2 types of HPV that cause about 90 percent of cases of genital warts. The vaccine is … of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs). About 3 out of 4 sexually active people who are unimmunized …
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… . For more information about private well water testing, see HealthLinkBC File #05b … water with high levels of manganese and have concerns about your health, talk to your health care provider. What … concentrations. For more information If you have concerns about the quality of the water you are drinking, contact the …
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… cool and hydrated Drink plenty of water and other fluids (about 3-4 litres of water a day), especially if you are … try to limit your caffeine intake to 300 mg per day (about 1 1/2 cups of coffee) and no alcohol intake. If you … concern, contact a health care provider. If you are unsure about your symptoms, you can call HealthLink BC at 8-1-1 …
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… lots of language is very good for a baby. Talk to your baby about what you are doing or how they might be feeling. For … learn to move to get what they want. For more information about social and emotional play, visit Appetite to Play at … and self-expression. Children need playful chances to learn about and explore the world Children do not need costly or …
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… occur in children between the ages of 6 months and 5 years. About 1 in 25 children will have a febrile seizure during … febrile seizure if a parent, brother or sister has had one. About 1 in 3 children who have a febrile seizure will have …
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… babies and toddlers. This handout provides information about eating well while following a vegan eating pattern … be low in vitamin B12. Speak to your health care provider about vitamin B12 supplements for you and your child Infant … their baby. Contact the manufacturer if you have questions about the source of nutrients in soy formula If cost or …
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… TB infection, you can talk with your health care provider about the best ways to prevent disease. The TB germ may … get a TST, your health care provider will ask you questions about your health and decide if you need other TB tests … information For more information, including information about BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) TB clinics, …
