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… Cardiovascular health: vaping can impact arteries and blood vessels, which can increase heart rate and blood pressure Respiratory health: vaping can irritate the …
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… Kidney disease, chronic liver disease such as hepatitis, diabetes, cancer, anemia or weakened immune system Those …
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… How can I get HIV? HIV is found in body fluids, such as blood, semen, breast milk, and fluids from the vagina and … needles, syringes or other injecting equipment receiving a blood transfusion (this can happen in countries where the … people who have been exposed to HIV will develop detectable levels of antibodies within 6 weeks. In very rare …
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… that makes it hard to clear fluids from the mouth or throat Diabetes, cystic fibrosis or a chronic cerebrospinal fluid … of the lining that covers the brain (meningitis), the blood (septicemia) and the lungs (pneumonia). Permanent …
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… fresh fruit juices such as pineapple, carrot, coconut, cane sugar, banana, acai and mixed fruit juices have also made …
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… tastes and colours Are made with little or no added salt or sugar See HealthLinkBC File #69c: Baby's first foods for … with these key nutrients. Iron Iron helps the body make red blood cells, which is important for growth and brain … yogurt Vitamin B12 Vitamin B12 helps keep nerves and red blood cells healthy. It’s only found naturally in animal …
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… at the tap. You should make every effort to maintain lead levels in drinking water as low as possible. The guideline … have been advised to sample water to ensure lead is at safe levels. If levels are not safe, they are advised to take the necessary …
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… the vaccine will not harm your child. Other ingredients – Sugars, amino acids, salts, and proteins, such as albumin …
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… foundation from surrounding soil. Over time, high levels of inhaled radon gas may lead to lung cancer. High levels of radon have been found in parts of interior and … buildings may also have higher indoor moisture or humidity levels, contributing to the growth of mould On days when …
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… tastes and colours Are made with little or no added salt or sugar See Baby's first foods - HealthLinkBC File #69c for … little or no added salt Iron Iron helps the body make red blood cells, which is important for growth and brain … spelt Vitamin B12 Vitamin B12 helps keep nerves and red blood cells healthy. It’s only found naturally in animal …
