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… might I have elemental mercury in my home? Some common household products contain elemental mercury. This includes … when inhaled over a longer period of time, it will affect your nervous system, causing shaking, drowsiness, weakness, … your local health authority’s environmental agency, the Drug and Poison Information Centre or your local fire …
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… tobacco and nicotine products Last updated March 12, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 30b Download PDF Document English … devices that heat vaping liquid into a vapour. The user inhales this vapour. These are not tobacco products, … 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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… constipation with diet: adults Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 68l Nutrition Series Download PDF … a bowel movement but are not able to. Constipation can cause belly pain and bloating (gas) and make you feel unwell. … Normal bowel movements are soft and pass easily through your body. Do I need to have a bowel movement every day? No, …
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… Quit or reduce vaping Last updated August 7, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 30d Download PDF Document English … ingredients include chemicals and blends of chemicals used to make different flavours. The term "vaping" is also … products. What are the risks of vaping? Vaping can impact your health in several ways: Exposure to toxic and …
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… tobacco smoke and vapour Last updated August 7, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 30a Download PDF Document English … There are ways to reduce the risks, such as by making your home smoke-free. How harmful is second-hand tobacco … hundreds of which are toxic and at least 70 that can cause cancer. There is no risk-free level of exposure to …
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… Children and adults Last updated August 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 99 Download PDF Document English … (rectal method) What type of thermometer should I use? A digital thermometer is best for taking temperatures … the energy emitted by humans. NCITs offer a way to take your temperature without touching, unlike traditional …
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… Breastfeeding or chestfeeding Last updated July 12, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 70 Child Nutrition Series Download … Chestfeeding is a term that is becoming more commonly used when discussing infant feeding. It’s often used by … and included. Human milk (breast milk) is the only food your baby needs for the first 6 months. When your baby …
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… Disinfecting drinking water Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 49b Download PDF Document English … drinking water. These pathogens may include bacteria, viruses or parasites (e.g., Campylobacter , Salmonella, Giardia … water to make it safe. However, you may need to disinfect your own drinking water, or find an alternate source such as …
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… life, babies sleep for about 16 hours a day. Planning where your baby can sleep safely is important. Creating a safe … to his or her back if your baby turns over in sleep. Do not use items that prop the baby in one position during sleep. … alert due to the effects of alcohol, medications or other drugs. For families choosing to bedshare, the risk can be …
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… suddenly while sleeping without a clear explanation or cause. SIDS is most likely to occur in babies between 2 and 4 … I do to reduce the risk of sleep related infant death? Put your baby to sleep on his or her back every time (at night … . Stop or reduce your use of alcohol and other drugs The use of certain substances during and after …
