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… why it is important that every baby have a newborn hearing screening. What will a hearing screening be like for my baby? Hearing tests are important … through the BC Early Hearing Program. Your baby’s hearing screening may happen in the hospital before you go home or …
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… from the gut to other parts of the body such as the blood, lungs, or bladder, the person becomes infected. CPO … hospitals? If you are visiting a hospital, follow hospital guidelines to prevent the spread of CPO. Wash your hands or …
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… mango, papaya, peaches, strawberries and oranges Follow guidelines for offering cow milk Cow milk can increase the … foods for babies and toddlers (#69i) Vegan feeding guidelines for babies and toddlers (#69j) Vegetarian feeding guidelines for babies and toddlers (#69k) Breastfeeding or …
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… the air when a person with untreated TB disease of the lungs coughs, sneezes, sings or talks. TB usually affects the lungs but can also affect other parts of the body like … test? You may need a TST for various reasons, including screening for work, school or volunteering. You also may …
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… amounts of asbestos fibres, they can become lodged in your lungs and remain there. This can cause scarring and … a variety of diseases such as: Asbestosis (scarring of the lungs) Lung cancer Mesothelioma (a rare form of cancer of the lining of …
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… hundreds of which are toxic and at least 70 that can cause cancer. There is no risk-free level of exposure to … and asthma Heart disease Stroke Nasal sinus cancer Lung cancer Emphysema Pregnant people exposed to second-hand … risk of getting sick from second-hand smoke because their lungs and brains are still developing. Second-hand smoke is …
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… sticks has been linked to a higher risk of colorectal cancer. Lunch ideas Finger foods Hummus with cut-up veggies … and nuts. Speak with school staff to learn about allergy guidelines in your school. For more information, see Peanut … foods for babies and toddlers (#69i) Vegan feeding guidelines for babies and toddlers (#69j) Vegetarian feeding …
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… diseases including heart disease, stroke and several cancers. If you drink alcohol, consider limiting to one to 2 … your overall health. For more information: Healthy Eating Guidelines for Lower Sodium Eating: … g-physical-activity/food-and-nutrition/sodium/healthy-eating-guidelines-lower-sodium Nutrition Series Heart Healthy …
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… Dizziness Skin problems Higher concentrations may cause: Lung irritation Damage to the liver, kidneys or central … central nervous system. Some VOCs are suspected of causing cancer and some have been shown to cause cancer in humans. … The B.C. Lung Foundation: Air Quality …
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… age spots, and sagging. It can also lead to some skin cancers. UVB is more harmful than UVA. It causes delayed … more melanin. UVB is responsible for sunburns and most skin cancers, along with cataracts and eye cancers. Each tan or sunburn damages your skin cells and …
