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… age spots, and sagging. It can also lead to some skin cancers. UVB is more harmful than UVA. It causes delayed … more melanin. UVB is responsible for sunburns and most skin cancers, along with cataracts and eye cancers. Each tan or … growths of tissue (pterygium), loss of vision (macular degeneration), and cancer of the eyelid. Who is most at risk …
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… children. What do I offer my child to drink? Human milk (breast milk) Continue to offer human milk with complementary … having these foods regularly, or if you’re vegan and are breastfeeding or chestfeeding your child. The milk of people … feeding guidelines for babies and toddlers (#69k) Breastfeeding or chestfeeding (#70) … Vegan feeding …
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… or trout Choose lean cuts of meat such as skinless chicken breast and sirloin roast instead of higher fat cuts such as … diseases including heart disease, stroke, and several cancers. If you drink alcohol, consider limiting to 1 to 2 …
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… should keep records of all immunizations and laboratory test results. Diphtheria, tetanus, and polio Polio: Primary … have probably had mumps and are considered immune. Mumps is generally a mild disease. However, complications, including … (cirrhosis). Hepatitis B is also the main cause of liver cancer, which can be fatal. Varicella Varicella vaccine is …
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… to give informed consent in order for your blood to be tested for HIV, hepatitis B and C. Your treatment will be … infections (STIs) Do not donate blood, plasma, organs, breast milk, tissue, or sperm Do not share toothbrushes, … as needles and syringes, straws and pipes Women who are breastfeeding and have been exposed to blood or body fluids …
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… an organ or bone marrow transplant, or who have had cancer treatment Infants and young children Pregnant women … is the best way to kill bacteria, viruses and parasites. Generally, You must boil water for at least 1 minute, or 2 … For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #05b Well Water Testing or contact your local environmental health officer. …
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… your risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and colon cancer. Insoluble fibre can help keep your gut healthy and … 50 38 g 25 g 51 to 70+ 30 g 21 g Pregnancy (any age) / 28 g Breast feeding (any age) / 29 g g = gram People with intestinal diseases may not be able to eat large amounts of …
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… or mental disabilities. Your health care provider may test you for Toxoplasma . Treatment of an infected, pregnant … a weak immune system or have illnesses such as HIV/AIDS or cancer. … Toxoplasmosis …
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… impact your health in several ways: Exposure to toxic and cancer-causing chemicals: the aerosol produced through … chemicals and contaminants (such as heavy metals) linked to cancer Nicotine dependence: nicotine is highly addictive, … a person is exposed to lower amounts of toxic and cancer-causing chemicals when they vape. This does not mean …
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… ECP contains a progestin called levonorgestrel (Plan B, and generics such as Contingency One). It is effective when … Abdominal pain or cramps Headache Dizziness Fatigue Breast or chest tenderness Vaginal spotting or bleeding in … your health care provider will do a pregnancy test and confirm that you do not have a condition that may …
