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… of caffeinated, sugary or artificially sweetened and alcoholic drinks Eat fruits and vegetables. They have a high … to 300 mg per day (about 1 1/2 cups of coffee) and no alcohol intake. If you are tandem feeding during pregnancy, … app for any/all of the pre-selected locations. For more information For more information on extreme heat, visit: …
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… and make sure they wash their hands properly. For more information on hand washing, see HealthLinkBC File #85 Hand … there be on-site supervision? Be prepared: Bring wipes or alcohol-based hand sanitizing gel or foam with you to use in … hand sanitizer with 60 to 95 percent ethanol or isopropanol Alcohol-based hand rubs will not work if your hands are …
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… can cause infections and allergic symptoms. For more information, visit HealthLinkBC File #65b Indoor air … indoor air quality, even with the windows closed. For more information, visit: HealthLinkBC File #65c Indoor air … instructions for fuel burning appliances. Install, service and repair them according to the manufacturer’s …
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… supplements) work less effectively, such as anti-seizure drugs. Ask your health care provider about how your hormonal … about any medications, dietary supplements, or recreational drugs that you are taking. They can discuss medication … that affects your hormonal contraception. For more information For more information on contraception options …
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… and disinfectant (generally chlorine or bromine). For more information, see Table 1 for pools and Table 2 for hot tubs. … disinfectant levels have not been maintained For more information For more information on maintaining safe water … environmental health office, or your local pool and hot tub service provider. For health and safety tips, please visit …
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… These prenatal ultrasound scans provide important medical information that will help you and your health care provider … endovaginal or transabdominal scan in pregnancy. With this information you can decide whether you consent, and if so, … information on prenatal genetic screening, visit Perinatal Services BC: Prenatal Genetic Screening Program …
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… with someone who is living with HBV Sharing equipment for drug snorting, smoking or injection with someone living with … members, sexual contacts or anyone you may have shared drug use equipment with. Depending upon the type of exposure … you are eligible for a free hepatitis B vaccine. For more information about the hepatitis B vaccine, see HealthLinkBC …
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… needles, syringes or other equipment used for injecting drugs Sexual contact. Evidence shows that the virus is … Otherwise, breastfeeding is highly recommended. For more information on breastfeeding, see HealthLinkBC File #70 … Can I get HTLV-1 from blood transfusions? Canadian Blood Services (formerly Canadian Red Cross) has been screening …
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… rid of human waste (feces and urine). All buildings not serviced by a municipal (centralized) treatment plant need … Health Act and the Sewerage System Regulation. For more information, visit Ministry of Health, Onsite Sewage Systems … system. This way you and your maintenance provider can find information based on the drawing. For sewage systems …
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… with hot water to help clear a stuffy nose Anti-influenza drugs or antivirals are available by prescription, but these … first speaking to your health care provider. For more information on Reye syndrome, see HealthLinkBC File #84 Reye … treatment is available; symptom relief only Antiviral drugs by prescription, which can reduce severity of symptoms …
