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… blooms (blue-green algae) Last updated July 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 47 Download PDF Document English … about cyanobacteria in drinking water, see Health Canada’s Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality at … and recreational water quality, see Health Canada’s Guidelines for Canadian Recreational Water Quality …
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… Quitting smoking Last updated June 25, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 30c Download PDF Document English … we see today. When is the best time to quit? It is always a good time to quit. The health benefits of quitting smoking … care provider or local pharmacist to discuss if these are a good choice for you, and to get a prescription. What …
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… Time for bed Last updated April 29, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 92e Child Development Series … Death Syndrome (SIDS). For more information on SIDS, see HealthLinkBC File #46 Sleep Related Infant Death . … down enough to sleep. How can I help my toddler develop a good bedtime routine and sleep habits? Children do well with …
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… medications at the same time Last updated September 1, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 91a Download PDF Document English … bleeding during menstruation (IUDs) Other uses Talk to your health care provider about which method is right for you. … health care provider and pharmacist about any medications, dietary supplements, or recreational drugs that you are …
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… Molluscum contagiosum Last updated June 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 08i Sexually Transmitted … virus should not share towels or face cloths with others. Good hand washing will reduce the chance that the virus will … it can be found throughout the world. How is it treated? In healthy people, the bumps will usually go away on their own …
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… Lunches to go Last updated August 30, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 69f Child Nutrition Series … and nuts. Speak with school staff to learn about allergy guidelines in your school. For more information, see Peanut … foods for babies and toddlers (#69i) Vegan feeding guidelines for babies and toddlers (#69j) Vegetarian feeding …
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… abuse of older adults Last updated February 24, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 93d Elder Abuse Prevention Series … and women may experience abuse or neglect differently, see HealthLinkBC File #93c Abuse and Neglect of Older Adults: … by reducing the resources available for proper housing, good nutrition, medication and healthy activities. How can …
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… Tick bites and disease Last updated June 1, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 01 Download PDF Document English … find one tick. There may be more. Make sure the lighting is good, so you do not miss seeing the tick(s). If you cannot … get someone else to remove the tick for you or see a health care provider to remove it. Be sure to check for …
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… formula: Before you start Last updated October 30, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 69a Child Nutrition Series … foods for babies and toddlers (#69i) Vegan feeding guidelines for babies and toddlers (#69j) Vegetarian feeding guidelines for babies and toddlers (#69k) Breastfeeding or …
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… Water fluoridation facts Last updated August 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 28 Download PDF Document English … drinking water prevents dental cavities and improves oral health. Fluoride is added to water in a process called water … The maximum acceptable concentration (MAC) in the Canadian Guidelines for Drinking Water Quality is 1.5 mg/L. Whether …