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… see if plant sterol supplements are suitable for you. What about dietary cholesterol? Heart healthy eating patterns are …
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… asthma because it makes the health conditions worse What about vaping? Research has found that second-hand vapour is …
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… to evacuate my home in an emergency? If the police or RCMP orders you to evacuate your home or community, leave the … to a shared emergency plan. Tell your support network about any health conditions or medications. Show them how to … should I have for an emergency? Planning ahead and thinking about your personal needs is important. Prepare a …
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… as long as the total amount (mcg) of vitamin K you eat is about the same each day. If your INR is stable and in safe … products (e.g. plant-based supplements) Tell your doctor about any extracts, powders or pills that you currently … reported. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions about alcohol use before starting or stopping any vitamin or …
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… harmful health effects. If you have any doubts or concerns about cleaning up spills, call your local health authority’s … drowsiness and personality changes. If you are concerned about any symptoms, contact your healthcare provider and …
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… care facility or move to another location. For information about emergency preparedness and planning at the facility … how can you make your home safe and secure Things to think about include: Mobility aids, such as a walker or a … Island Health www.islandhealth.ca/about-us/accountability/emergency-management Northern Health …
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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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… stools Nausea and vomiting Jaundice (yellow skin or eyes) About 75% of people living with HCV will develop chronic … last 12 months since your last test Talk to your partner(s) about safer sex and being tested for sexually transmitted … You may also be referred to a specialist for further testing. Early treatment can prevent the infection from …
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… and storing formula . How can I get my well water tested? Testing your well water for nitrate can be done by a private … be tested for nitrate. For more information on well water testing, see HealthLinkBC File #05b Well water testing . What if my water is high in nitrate? If you have …
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… presence of arsenic. Most private wells do not have routine testing for water quality or contaminants. Any well may … wells regularly for water quality. For more information about private well water testing, see HealthLinkBC File #05b … certified for arsenic, see www.nsf.org/knowledge-library/faq-water . Consider getting a certified treatment device …