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… Protecting your baby against hepatitis B at birth Last updated February … Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting all … or visit ImmunizeBC https://immunizebc.ca/ . Image Image … Protecting your baby against hepatitis B at birth …
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… Home isolation for Tuberculosis (TB) Last updated October … from person to person (TB disease in the lungs or throat), your health care provider may ask you to stay in home … . What does home isolation mean? Remain in your home and avoid contact with others Take your medicines …
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… Radon in homes and other dwellings Last updated September 23, 2024 … up inside homes and other buildings and pose a hazard to your health. Radon primarily enters buildings through the … You have a one in 3 chance of developing lung cancer in your lifetime if you are exposed to high levels of radon and …
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… Home canning - How to avoid botulism Last updated February … and how is it caused? Botulism is a serious form of food poisoning that can cause death. The poison is produced by … for food items such as vegetables, meats and seafood. Your pressure canner should come with complete instructions. …
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… Contact with blood or body fluids: Protecting against infection Last updated November 1, 2016 … always treat them as potentially infectious. If you prick yourself with a used needle, hold the affected limb down low … the spread of germs … Contact with blood or body fluids Protecting against infection …
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… Your child's feelings Last updated April 1, 2019 HealthLink … someone in their life who loves them no matter what. Show your child that you love them all the time – even when you … to be a change. For example, “In 5 minutes we need to go home and make supper” Do not sweat the small stuff If your …
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… Iron and Your Health Last updated November 1, 2020 HealthLink BC File … Vietnamese Why is iron important? Iron is a mineral that your body uses to make hemoglobin (pronounced “hee-muh-glow-bin”). Hemoglobin is found in your red blood cells and helps carry oxygen to all parts of …
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… Fibre and Your Health Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … Why is fibre important? Eating high-fibre foods can lower your risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and colon cancer. Insoluble fibre can help keep your gut healthy and prevent constipation. Soluble fibre can …
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… Vitamin D and your health Last updated September 1, 2021 HealthLink BC … Vietnamese Why do I need vitamin D? Vitamin D helps your body absorb and use calcium for strong bones and teeth. … vitamin D? You can get vitamin D from food and supplements. Your body can also make vitamin D when you are outside and …
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… Calcium and your health Last updated September 1, 2021 HealthLink BC … Aim to include several of these foods each day to meet your calcium needs. If you don't eat foods high in calcium daily, it may be hard to meet your needs. What affects how much calcium is absorbed? Many …
