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… homes and other dwellings Last updated September 23, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 42 Download PDF Document English … inside homes and other buildings and pose a hazard to your health. Radon primarily enters buildings through the soil … floor drains and window casements. How does radon affect my health and what is my risk? Exposure to radon over the …
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… tobacco and nicotine products Last updated March 12, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 30b Download PDF Document English … products? No. All tobacco and nicotine products carry health risks and are highly addictive. The best thing you can do for your health is to avoid tobacco and nicotine use altogether. How …
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… Your child's feelings Last updated April 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 92c Child Development Series … to develop in a healthy way. Research also tell us that babies whose cries are responded to right away cry less after the first year than babies whose parents let them “cry it out.” …
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… protein subunit vaccine Last updated October 10, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 124c Download PDF Document English … is not a live virus vaccine and cannot give you COVID-19. Common reactions to the vaccine may include tenderness, … are mild and generally last one to 2 days. If you have concerns about any symptoms you develop after receiving the …
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… children during extreme heat Last updated June 27, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 35b Heat-related Series Download … worse or more likely to occur It is safest to keep babies younger than 12 months out of direct sunlight … their bedroom Sleep in the same room as your infant for the first 6 months. This is safest for them, whether for naps …
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… Asbestos: When should I worry? Last updated February 1, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 32 Download PDF Document English … asbestos in cement, flooring and ceiling materials. Which health problems are caused by asbestos? Most of the time asbestos poses very little risk to your health. It is only a risk if you breathe in asbestos fibers …
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… testing for Tuberculosis (TB) Last updated October 30, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 51b Download PDF Document English … use mouthwash before collecting your sputum Make sure your first name, last name and date of birth are on the label of … reach you with your results. If you have any questions or concerns, contact your health care provider. For more …
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… Seniors' falls can be prevented Last updated July 31, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 78 Download PDF Document English … They are predictable and preventable. Fear of falling is common, but restricting physical activity and movement to … fractures Get a comprehensive eye exam at least once a year Common causes of vision impairment among older adults are …
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… your 1 to 3 year old child Last updated November 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 69e Child Nutrition Series … eat well HealthLinkBC File #110b Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child care providers Health … formula: Safely making and storing formula (#69b) Baby's first foods (#69c) Helping your 1 to 3 Year old child eat …
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… population during extreme heat Last updated June 27, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 35a Heat-related Series Download … normal summer day. Extreme heat can be harmful to anyone's health, but people who are pregnant or had a baby within the … family physician, or obstetrician. You can also call HealthLink BC at 8-1-1 anytime to talk with a registered …
