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Heat-related illness in infants and young children

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Water fluoridation facts

… supply are supplemented to an amount that will help protect against tooth decay. In Canada, the recommended amount of …
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Hormonal contraception and using other medications at the same time

… Condoms are the only contraceptive method that protects you against sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Some …
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Harm reduction for families caregivers and friends of people who use substances

… substance use disorder” or “person in recovery”). Avoid stigmatizing terms and judgment Recognize the impacts of … File #97 Contact with blood or body fluids: Protecting against infection HealthLinkBC File #102a Understanding harm …
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Cryptococcal disease C gattii

… trees from the fungus? No specific environmental measures against this type of fungus exist. There are no fungicides …
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Childhood vaccines What is in the vaccines and why

… Vaccines help your child’s immune system build protection against disease. Other ingredients in vaccines help keep …
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Caffeinated energy drinks

… the label and guidance from the Canadian Pediatric Society against their use. Parents and caregivers should be aware of …
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Shingles vaccine

… shingles vaccine? The shingles vaccine, Shingrix®, protects against shingles. Shingles is caused by the varicella zoster …
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Facts about chickenpox

… a vaccine? Yes, the chickenpox vaccine provides protection against chickenpox. For more information, see HealthLinkBC …
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Babys first foods