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… Residential hot tubs and pools: Health and safety tips Last updated June 6, 2024 HealthLink … enter the pool or hot tub. “If in doubt, stay out.” To make your hot tub or pool as safe and enjoyable as possible, … into a hot tub or shallow pool. Always enter feet first. Alcohol and drugs Alcohol and drugs increase risk. Most …
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… Feeding your baby formula: Safely making and storing formula Last updated October 30, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 69b Child Nutrition Series … it’s important to prepare and store it safely to protect your baby. What are the different types of infant formula? …
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… Unpasteurized fruit/vegetable juices and ciders: A potential health risk Last updated August 21, 2024 HealthLink BC File … Do not use them after the best before date If you think drinking unpasteurized juice or cider may have made you ill, see a health care provider immediately and notify your local health authority. You can also call 8-1-1 to …
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… Feeding your baby: Sample meals for babies 6 to 12 months old Last updated September 18, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 69h Child Nutrition Series … information on food safety and amounts of food to offer your baby. How do I prepare food safely for my baby? Choose …
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… and included. Human milk (breast milk) is the only food your baby needs for the first 6 months. When your baby … remedy is safe to take while breastfeeding or chestfeeding. Alcohol. Alcohol can decrease the amount of milk you make … to alcohol. For example, you can: Feed your baby before drinking Express and store milk before drinking Wait for the …
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… loose, or watery bowel movements resulting from eating or drinking contaminated foods or liquids. Symptoms may include … Check that bottled beverages are sealed Wash and peel your own fruits and vegetables with bottled or treated water … food and drinks that might irritate your stomach, such as alcohol, coffee, strong tea, sugary drinks, spicy food, …
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… Normal bowel movements are soft and pass easily through your body. Do I need to have a bowel movement every day? No, … regular routine or travelling Not eating enough fibre Not drinking enough fluids Not getting enough physical activity … contain sorbitol, which is a naturally occurring sugar alcohol. Prunes and prune juice are best used in combination …
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… is pushing too hard against artery walls. This can damage your arteries over time and increase your risk of heart … . Limit or avoid alcohol Drinking too much alcohol can raise your blood pressure. …
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… are hepatitis B virus, hepatitis C virus, fatty liver and alcohol-related liver disease. Over time, people with … chronic hepatitis may develop cirrhosis. Cirrhosis damages your liver so it doesn’t work well. If you have cirrhosis or … However, the evidence isn’t strong enough to recommend drinking coffee if you don’t drink or tolerate it. What if I …
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… Pasteurized and raw milk Last updated September 11, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 03 Download PDF Document English … light, and helps you to tell colours apart. Vitamin D helps your body absorb calcium and reduces the risk of osteoporosis. What are the risks of drinking raw milk? According to a US Centre for Disease …
