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… throughout B.C. They are reported online as hourly average concentrations. Air quality is also reported in the form … include: Worsening symptoms of pre-existing lung or heart conditions Increased health care use such as emergency … to be affected by particle pollution include: Children Older adults Those with heart or lung disease, such as …
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… Visits . Who is at higher risk? People at risk of serious problems from some of these infections include: Fetuses and … your pet’s body Take your pet to the veterinarian for a yearly checkup and keep your pet’s vaccinations up to date, … the toilet bowl Do not allow your pet access to the garbage Do not let your pet eat other animals Bird cages: Keep …
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… such as perfume and hair spray Candles and incense Cleaning agents and air fresheners Dry cleaning fluid Paints, … Shortness of breath Headaches Fatigue Nausea Dizziness Skin problems Higher concentrations may cause: Lung irritation … asthma. For long-term exposure to low levels of VOCs, research is ongoing to better understand any health effects …
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… blocks of strong bones and teeth. Getting enough calcium early in life helps build strong bones. Getting enough … include the total intake from food and any supplements. Age Aim for 0-6 months 200 mg 6-12 months 260 mg 1 to 3 years 700 mg 4 to 8 years 1000 mg 9 to 18 years* 1300 mg 19 …
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… Meal and snack ideas for your 1 to 3 year old child Last updated November 1, 2022 HealthLink BC … Calcium: milk, yogurt, kefir, cheese, fortified soy beverage (offer after age 2), tofu prepared with calcium, canned … stay with your child while they are eating or drinking and learn how to help if they choke. Prepare foods for your child …
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… needle recovery programs Substance checking services to learn what may be in an illicit drug sample Options for … It also helps their families, friends and communities. Research shows harm reduction activities can: Reduce stigma … A common concern is that harm reduction activities encourage people to use substances. Research shows that harm …
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… care workers should have a booster dose of the vaccine 10 years after completion of the primary series. Due to … the tetanus and diphtheria vaccine is recommended every 10 years. The booster may be given sooner if you get a dirty or … Encephalitis can lead to seizures, deafness or brain damage. Mumps: Protection against mumps requires proof of …
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… Myth: Influenza is not a serious illness. Fact: In years when influenza is widespread in B.C., hundreds of … with allergies can get an influenza vaccine without any problems. However, if you have had a severe allergic … vaccine given by injection is considered safe at any stage of pregnancy. People in the second half of pregnancy are …
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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is in childhood … salts – Aluminum salts have been used in vaccines for many years. They improve the body’s immune response to the … So while human or animal cells may be used in the earlier stages of making the vaccine, no cells are present in the …
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… Your child's development from birth to 3 years Last updated April 29, 2022 HealthLink BC File number … your child may wake up more frequently at night. The stages of child development described here are guidelines … a specific gender Shows an increased attention span Solves problems by trial and error Participates in group activities …
