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… many good bacteria that help you digest food and stay healthy. When antibiotics are taken to treat an illness, … may lead to serious illness. Who is most at risk? For most healthy people, C. diff is not a health risk. Those at … is unsuccessful, fecal microbiota transplant (stool from a healthy donor) is now becoming an available option. Discuss …
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… getting sick from second-hand smoke because their lungs and brains are still developing. Second-hand smoke is harmful to … known. Exposing children and youth to nicotine may impact brain development. Emerging research indicates that exposure …
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… in 1,000, include encephalitis, an inflammation of the brain. This can lead to seizures, deafness or permanent brain damage. About 1 person in 3,000 with measles can die …
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… as possible to improve your own health and help you have a healthy pregnancy and baby. Should I get tested if I am … your HIV status is important information in planning a healthy pregnancy. Both you and your partner should be …
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… contact. Pertussis can cause pneumonia, seizures, brain damage or death. These complications are seen most … meningitis, an infection of the lining that covers the brain, and septicemia, an infection of the blood. …
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… online course: www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/keeping-bc-healthy-safe/food-safety/food-safety-courses . FOODSAFE … fees vary: www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/keeping-bc-healthy-safe/food-safety/food-safety-courses . For More …
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… from harmful germs without getting the disease. Like healthy food and clean water, vaccines help keep your child healthy. All vaccines used in B.C. are approved by Health …
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… baby drinks during feeds. It can also affect your baby's brain development, growth and sleep. The best choice is to … human milk and can be stored in your baby’s fat cells and brain. No amount is known to be safe during lactation. …
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… Babies should always be placed on their backs to sleep. Healthy babies and newborns do not choke or have any … ‘tummy time’ (lying on his or her stomach) is needed for healthy development. This also prevents temporary flat spots …
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… and safety can also be affected by people practicing unhealthy backcountry hygiene. If proper toilets are not … pants especially at dawn or dusk when mosquitoes are most active. If you have any concerns about an insect bite, …