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… affect how much vitamin D your body can make such as: Age: less is made as you get older Skin colour: less is made … D include the total intake from food and supplements. Age Aim for Stay below 0-6 months 400IU (10µg) 1000IU (25µg) … to confirm the dose and follow the instructions Most multivitamins contain vitamin D. If you take a multivitamin check …
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… Heat-related illness Last updated June 6, 2022 HealthLink BC File … mental alertness Red, hot, dry skin (in the late stages of heat stroke) Seizures Unconsciousness/coma Who is at … heat exhaustion include: Moving to a cooler environment Taking a cool shower or bath Wearing a damp shirt or towel …
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… Sleep related infant death Last updated November 1, 2021 … is most likely to occur in babies between 2 and 4 months of age. The second kind of sleep-related infant death is … can usually roll over on their own at 5 to 7 months of age. Place your baby on a firm surface that is free of …
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… Heat-related illness in infants and young children Last updated June 27, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 35c Heat-related Series Download PDF Document English Document Arabic … young children (1-5 years) may be at a higher risk of heat-related illness, especially if they do not have access to a …
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… being active can help you stay healthy and strong as you age. Eating a variety of nutritious foods and beverages each … traditions and eating mindfully. Mindful eating includes taking time to eat and being aware of when you are hungry … oatmeal, brown and wild rice and barley Whole grains have vitamins, minerals and more fibre than refined grains. One …
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… thermometer should I use? A digital thermometer is best for taking temperatures by the armpit and mouth. Fever strips … use. How should I take a child’s temperature? From birth to age 5, the most common way to take a temperature is under … can be used for children who are older than 5 years of age. It is not recommended for children younger than 5 years …
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… Elementary school age children and their vision Last updated January 12, 2022 … concerns. Some conditions can result in permanent vision damage if they are not corrected early: Crossed eyes … Ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun can cause eye damage, as well as harm the skin. Sunglasses are recommended …
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… Healthy eating guidelines for people taking warfarin anticoagulants (Coumadin®) Last updated … Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Certain foods and beverages can affect how your warfarin works. This handout will … avocado, fish oil, flaxseed oil, mango, papaya, soy beverage, sushi with seaweed, goji berry, and chamomile tea. …
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… Document Spanish Document Vietnamese One-third of people aged 65 and over who live in the community fall each year. Falls are the leading cause of injury-related deaths and hospitalizations for adults aged 65 years … impairment among older adults are cataracts, age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma and …
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… This makes your skin darken and is a sign of skin damage. There are two types of UV radiation, UVA and UVB. Both … growths of tissue (pterygium), loss of vision (macular degeneration), and cancer of the eyelid. Who is most at risk …
