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Malaria prevention

… who survive repeated or lengthy episodes of malaria as children will have some immunity to infection. However, this … correctly. It is best to take the medication with food and plenty of water to reduce stomach upset. Taking … traveller and HealthLinkBC File #41d Travelling with children. Travel Series Health advice for travellers (#41a) …

Heart Healthy Eating for People with High Cholesterol

… fibre, nuts, soy protein and plant sterols. Canada's Food Guide and the Mediterranean diet are also heart healthy … What dietary changes can help lower LDL cholesterol? Choose foods with healthy fats instead of saturated fat Healthy fats are found mainly in plant-based foods such as avocado, nuts, seeds, liquid vegetable oils …

Rubella

… or touch objects contaminated with the virus. Sharing food, drinks or cigarettes, or kissing someone who has the … into a tissue or sleeve rather than your hands Not sharing food, drinks or cigarettes, or kissing others What is the … risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to …

Arsenic in drinking water

… Other symptoms can include skin flushing and rashes. As children tend to drink more water per unit of body weight … more exposure to arsenic in drinking water. As a result, children may be at greater risk of illness when higher … is only a concern if you use it for drinking or preparing food. Exposure through breathing and skin contact is not …

Lead in drinking water

… is designed to protect pregnant women, infants and children as they are the most vulnerable. It is based on … size and hearing of developing fetuses, infants and young children. The health impact depends on many factors … issues. People may ingest lead from many sources, such as food, drinking water, soil, paint and dust. There is no …

Indoor air quality Mould and other biological contaminants

… mould yourself. Make sure you wear household rubber gloves, safety glasses or goggles and a KN-95 mask or better when …

Naloxone Treating opioid overdose

… in naloxone administration increases awareness about drug safety. The training empowers individuals by providing …

Managing constipation with diet adults

… to help keep your bowel movements regular. Fibre-rich foods hold liquid in your stools to keep them soft. Aim to … fibre, remember to drink more fluids. In general, specific foods do not cause constipation or make it worse. Which foods have fibre? You should eat foods that are high in …

Healthy eating for chronic hepatitis

… includes vegetables and fruits, whole grains and protein foods daily. Examples of healthy eating patterns include Canada’s food guide and the Mediterranean and DASH diets. It’s … to meet your protein needs. Try to include protein foods at each meal and snack. Protein foods include: Beans, …

Healthy Eating to Lower High Blood Pressure

… sodium intake to 2000 mg or less per day. Although many foods contain sodium, most of the sodium we eat comes from processed foods. The main sources of sodium in the average Canadian … sodium Use the Nutrition Facts table to help you choose foods lower in sodium. The percent daily value (%DV) shows …