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… Heart Healthy Eating for People with High Cholesterol Last updated … Vietnamese Cholesterol is a fatty substance found in your blood. There are two main types: HDL (high density … smoking Get enough sleep According to Canada's Guidance on Alcohol and Health, no amount or kind of alcohol is good for …
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… Preventing neural tube defects Last updated April 16, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 38c Download PDF Document English … is folate important for my baby? Folate lowers the risk of your unborn baby having a neural tube defect (NTD). The … or receive kidney dialysis You struggle with drug or alcohol use You are taking anti-epilepsy medications or …
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… about influenza (the flu) Last updated September 16, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 12b Influenza (Flu) Series … an influenza vaccine Staying home when you are ill Washing your hands regularly Cleaning and disinfecting objects and … in the waste basket or garbage Cough and sneezing into your shirt sleeve rather than your hands Getting an …
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… Lunches to go Last updated August 30, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 69f Child Nutrition Series … Spanish Document Vietnamese Lunch is an important part of your child’s day. Eating a variety of nutritious foods while at school helps your child get the energy and nutrients they need to: Learn …
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… (parvovirus infection) Last updated October 29, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 54 Download PDF Document English … discharge of a person with the disease and then touching your own eyes or mouth (for example from a wet tissue, a … stay away from work, school or childcare as long as you or your child feels well. Who can get fifth disease? Anyone can …
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… for babies and toddlers Last updated September 23, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 69j Child Nutrition Series … babies are ready to start solid foods around 6 months old. Your baby can eat many of the same foods enjoyed by the rest … plain soy beverage to no more than 3 cups (750 mL) per day. Drinking too much will leave little room for solids Give …
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… Safety tips for swimmers Last updated February 17, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 39 Download PDF Document English … logs or big rocks can cause serious injury. Stay within your abilities Swim only where you feel comfortable. Do not … against pool walls or rocks, you could drown. Do not drink alcohol Injuries involving alcohol are a common problem …
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… transmitted infections (STIs) Last updated March 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 08o Sexually Transmitted … benefits: It reduces the chances of passing the STI on to your partner(s) You are less likely to develop complications … such as condoms, dental dam barriers and lubricant Alcohol and some prescription and illegal drugs can …
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… for babies and toddlers Last updated September 25, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 69k Child Nutrition Series … babies are ready to start solid foods around 6 months old. Your child can eat many of the same foods enjoyed by the … Limit daily cow milk to no more than 3 cups (750 mL) as drinking too much will leave little room for solids and can …
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… Head lice Last updated September 9, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 06 Download PDF Document English … to share hats, combs, hair accessories or hairbrushes. If your child has long hair, tie it up or put it in a braid. … These products include insect sprays, motor oil, gasoline, alcohol, flea soap, dyes, bleaches, heat applied to the …
