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… cool and hydrated Drink plenty of water and other fluids (about 3-4 litres of water a day), especially if you are … try to limit your caffeine intake to 300 mg per day (about 1 1/2 cups of coffee) and no alcohol intake.  If you … concern, contact a health care provider. If you are unsure about your symptoms, you can call HealthLink BC at 8-1-1 …
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… lots of language is very good for a baby. Talk to your baby about what you are doing or how they might be feeling. For … learn to move to get what they want. For more information about social and emotional play, visit Appetite to Play at … and self-expression. Children need playful chances to learn about and explore the world Children do not need costly or …
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… occur in children between the ages of 6 months and 5 years. About 1 in 25 children will have a febrile seizure during … febrile seizure if a parent, brother or sister has had one. About 1 in 3 children who have a febrile seizure will have …
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… TB infection, you can talk with your health care provider about the best ways to prevent disease. The TB germ may … get a TST, your health care provider will ask you questions about your health and decide if you need other TB tests … information For more information, including information about BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) TB clinics, …
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… they are having an allergic reaction. To tell their friends about their food allergy and where they keep their … auto-injector For more information If you have questions about food allergies, call 8-1-1 to speak with a registered dietitian. For more information about understanding and managing anaphylaxis, visit: Food …
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… meets your needs. For more information For more information about indoor air quality and your health, visit: Health … Combustion Gases in Your Home – Things You Should Know About Combustion Spillage … ada.ca/en/health-canada/services/publications/healthy-living/factsheet-cooking-and-indoor-air-quality.html The B.C. Lung …
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… illness? A healthy human body maintains a temperature of about 37°C (98.6°F). When your body temperature rises, heat … you are active on a hot day. Ask your health care provider about how much water you should drink on hot days if you are … changes in mental alertness. Consult a health care provider about changes in mental alertness in someone who has been …
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… as well as between couples, are very important. Talk about the current situation and plan for future needs. What … and can be supportive in various ways. Take time to learn about what community resources are available and consider … or self-neglect. For More Information For more information about elder abuse and neglect, or to get help, call or visit …
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… or Cryptococcus gattii (C. gattii) . This document is about the disease caused by C. gattii . Cryptococcus lives … in B.C., 10 to 25 people become sick from C. gattii , and about 16 per cent die. Some people are at a slightly higher …
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… Quality Health Index (AQHI). The AQHI provides information about current air quality. It is also used to communicate … medical attention For more information For more information about sulphur dioxide in your area, contact your local …