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… Healthy Eating to Lower High Blood Pressure Last updated … your arteries over time and increase your risk of heart disease and stroke. Another term for high blood pressure is … most important dietary changes you can make. Limit sodium intake Most adults only need 1500 mg of sodium each day, but …
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… and diphtheria (Td) vaccine Last updated February 15, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 18a Download PDF Document English … What is the Td vaccine? The Td vaccine protects against 2 diseases: Tetanus Diphtheria The vaccine is approved by … haemophilus influenzae type b (DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib) vaccine Who should get the Td vaccine? The vaccine can be given to …
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… in British Columbia Last updated November 14, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 49a Download PDF Document English … have fever, swollen glands or changes in your vision, you should see your health care provider immediately. Who is … children Pregnant women Older adults People with a chronic disease People more sensitive to waterborne illnesses can …
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… babies 6 to 12 months old Last updated September 18, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 69h Child Nutrition Series … hard candies. Do not offer chewable vitamins. How much food should I offer to my baby? The amount of food to offer your … lean forward or get excited for food Get upset if food is taken away Your baby may be full if they: Close their mouth …
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… C conjugate (Men-C) vaccine Last updated July 14, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 23a Download PDF Document English … all vaccines on time, your child can be protected from many diseases over a lifetime. Immunization has saved more lives … Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the Men-C vaccine? The Men-C vaccine is given to …
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… pertussis (Tdap) vaccine Last updated May 18, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 18c Download PDF Document English … Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the Tdap vaccine? The tetanus, diphtheria, … This is a booster dose for children immunized against these diseases at a younger age. The booster dose strengthens or …
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… Tuberculosis (TB) Last updated October 30, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 51a Download PDF Document English … Vietnamese What is Tuberculosis (TB)? TB is a serious disease caused by a germ (bacteria) that spreads through the … health care provider will monitor you closely while you take the medication. TB Infection treatment: Treatment of TB …
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… Polio vaccine (IPV) Last updated September 14, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 13 Download PDF Document English … Polio Vaccine (IPV), is approved by Health Canada. Who should get the polio vaccine? The inactivated polio vaccine … way to protect against polio, a serious and sometimes fatal disease. When you get immunized, you help protect others as …
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… polio (Tdap-IPV) vaccine Last updated May 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 15a Download PDF Document English … all vaccines on time, your child can be protected from many diseases over a lifetime. Immunization has saved more lives … Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the Tdap-IPV vaccine? The vaccine is given as one …
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… mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine Last updated May 2, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 14a Download PDF Document English … all vaccines on time, your child can be protected from many diseases over a lifetime. Immunization has saved more lives … in stock and to find out if you need an appointment. Who should get the MMR vaccine? The MMR vaccine is given to …
