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… Seniors' falls can be prevented Last updated July 31, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 78 Download PDF Document English … the risk. What factors increase the risks of falls? Health factors: Frailty: Loss of muscle mass, grip strength … it also increases energy levels, helps to keep your brain healthy and improves mood Adults aged 65 and older should do …
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… of immunizing your child Last updated January 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File number 50b Child Immunization Series … on time. The vaccines are free. Call your local public health unit or health care provider to make an appointment. Keep your child …
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… Breastfeeding or chestfeeding Last updated July 12, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 70 Child Nutrition Series Download … milk is good for your baby because it: Is the safest and healthiest food for babies Is easy for your baby to digest … Continue to offer human milk. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #69c Baby’s first foods . What do I eat …
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… Water fluoridation facts Last updated August 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 28 Download PDF Document English … drinking water prevents dental cavities and improves oral health. Fluoride is added to water in a process called water … is a safe, effective and low-cost way to improve oral health for everyone. Studies show that children who drink …
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… Tuberculosis (TB) Last updated October 30, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 51a Download PDF Document English … cure TB are free through Provincial TB Services and public health units. How does it spread? TB spreads from person to … chances of a TB infection becoming TB disease? If you are healthy and a person with TB infection, you have a 5 to 10% …
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… Tuberculosis (TB) skin test Last updated October 30, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 51d Download PDF Document English … cure TB are free through Provincial TB Services and public health units. For more information on TB, visit HealthLinkBC File #51a Tuberculosis (TB) . What is a TB skin …
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… of people who use substances Last updated December 1, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 102b Download PDF Document English … What is harm reduction? Harm reduction is a public health approach to substance use to support the health and wellbeing of people who use substances. Harm …
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… Well water testing Last updated June 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 05b Download PDF Document English … drinking water supply systems under permit by the local health authority (2 or more connections) and private wells … type of well you are connected to please contact your local health authority. If you own a well that supplies water to 2 …
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… Heart Healthy Eating for People with High Cholesterol Last updated May 25, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 68a Nutrition Series Download PDF … Food Guide and the Mediterranean diet are also heart healthy styles of eating. All these ways of eating are: Low …
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… HIV and HIV tests Last updated June 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 08m Sexually Transmitted … living with HIV) exposure in the work environment (e.g., health care providers or emergency responders) sharing … your test result will help you to make decisions about your health. If HIV is diagnosed early, antiretroviral therapy …
