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… HealthLinkBC File #30a The harmful effects of second-hand tobacco smoke and vapour HealthLinkBC File #30b Risks of alternative tobacco and nicotine products HealthLinkBC Files #30c Quitting smoking HealthLinkBC Files #38d Pregnancy and alcohol use HealthLinkBC File #97 Contact with blood or body …
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… important that those who do not currently use commercial tobacco avoid the use of vapes. Is vaping safer than … smoking? Vaping is less harmful than smoking commercial tobacco products based on current evidence. Compared to … vaping. Smoking and vaping (dual use) Using both commercial tobacco and vapes is referred to as “dual use”. It should be …
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… are hepatitis B virus, hepatitis C virus, fatty liver and alcohol-related liver disease. Over time, people with … any supplements or herbal products. Is it okay to drink alcohol? Alcohol can damage your liver and make the problems caused …
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… common in people who are 40 years or older Giving birth or breastfeeding. About one quarter of mothers who are infected … may transmit the virus to their babies at birth or through breastfeeding, especially if they breastfeed for 6 months or … infected with HTLV-1 you should not breastfeed. Otherwise, breastfeeding is highly recommended. For more information on …
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… and for 4 to 6 weeks after, or for as long as you are breastfeeding. If you could become pregnant, or are pregnant or breastfeeding, take a multivitamin with 400 mcg (0.4 mg) of … or receive kidney dialysis You struggle with drug or alcohol use You are taking anti-epilepsy medications or …
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… further reduce the risk of passing the virus to your baby. Breastfeeding or chestfeeding is safe for your baby if your … kissing Using the same dishes or cutlery or sharing meals Breastfeeding or chestfeeding, unless the nipples are … stay as healthy as possible if I am living with HBV? Avoid alcohol as it causes liver damage and can increase liver …
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… public restroom If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. After applying the gel or … you: Prepare or eat food Feed a baby or child, including breastfeeding Give a child medicine Change a diaper Floss …
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… as needles and syringes, straws and pipes Women who are breastfeeding and have been exposed to blood or body fluids … and warm water for at least 15 to 20 seconds. Waterless alcohol-based hand rinses can be used as long as hands are … handling uncooked foods Before eating or smoking Before breastfeeding Before and after providing first aid Before …
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… into a hot tub or shallow pool. Always enter feet first. Alcohol and drugs Alcohol and drugs increase risk. Most adult accidents in the pool and hot tub environments are alcohol or drug related. Alcoholic beverages and some drugs …
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… depends on your age, sex, and whether you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Recommended amount of iron per day: Age … 19 to 49 8 mg 18 mg Over 50 8 mg 8 mg Pregnancy N/A 27 mg Breastfeeding under 19 N/A 10 mg Breastfeeding 19 and over N/A 9 mg mg = milligrams *The …
