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… Health Risks in the Wilderness Last updated July 1, 2023 HealthLink … getting lost. How can I prepare for the wilderness? Whether your activity is during the summer or winter, on land or … www.adventuresmart.ca/the-three-ts/#takingtheessentials . What are other tips to consider? Travel with a companion A …
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… Childhood vaccines: What is in the vaccines and why Last updated February 1, … Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is in childhood vaccines? Vaccines are made with … ingredients that make them safe and effective to protect your child from disease. Each vaccine contains a small …
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… Risks of alternative tobacco and nicotine products Last … Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What kinds of alternative tobacco and nicotine products are … and are highly addictive. The best thing you can do for your health is to avoid tobacco and nicotine use altogether. …
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… Fibre and Your Health Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is fibre? Fibre, also called dietary fibre, is the part … is fibre important? Eating high-fibre foods can lower your risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and colon cancer. …
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… Vitamin D and your health Last updated September 1, 2021 HealthLink BC … to rely on the sun to meet your vitamin D needs since it increases the risk of skin cancer. How much vitamin D do I … or fed some human milk Adults over the age of 50 years What should I look for when choosing a vitamin D supplement? …
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… fruit/vegetable juices and ciders: A potential health risk Last updated August 21, 2024 HealthLink BC File number … Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is the difference between pasteurized and unpasteurized … you ill, see a health care provider immediately and notify your local health authority. You can also call 8-1-1 to …
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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 factors …
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… Your child's feelings Last updated April 1, 2019 HealthLink … there is someone in their life who loves them no matter what. Show your child that you love them all the time – even … out to make their needs known. They will learn to tell you what they are feeling and why. Children learn how to …
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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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… The benefits of immunizing your child Last updated January 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File … is very small, but it can happen. A stroke results in brain injury and can be fatal. Due to his stroke, Nathan has … health care provider is prepared to treat this reaction What happens if my child does not get immunized? Vaccines …
