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… Insect repellents and DEET Last updated April 1, 2015 … to pregnant or breastfeeding mothers, or their children. However, pregnant or breastfeeding women may wish to …
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… How to take a temperature: Children and adults Last updated August 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 99 Download PDF Document English … in place for about 1 minute, until you hear the “beep” Remove the thermometer and read the temperature Oral method …
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… Health Risks in the Wilderness Last updated July 1, 2023 … How can I protect myself from fleas, ticks and other insects? Fleas and ticks are tiny insects that can bite or … people may have severe allergic reactions to bee and wasp stings. If you have an allergy to bee or wasp stings, you …
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… Home canning - How to avoid botulism Last updated February 28, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 22 Download PDF Document English … food. For more information on sanitizing surfaces, see HealthLinkBC File #59a Food Safety: Easy Ways to Make Food …
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… Health advice for travellers Last updated September 30, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 41a Travel Series Download PDF … prevention Wear closed-toe shoes to prevent cuts, wounds, insect or snake bites, or infection from parasites Be very …
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… Vitamin D and your health Last updated September 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 68n Nutrition Series Download PDF … and the sun is on your bare skin. Many factors affect how much vitamin D your body can make such as: Age: less is …
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… Pregnancy and dental health Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 38b Download PDF Document English … the general oral health of your developing baby. Research shows there may be a link between periodontal disease and …
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… Calcium and your health Last updated September 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 68e Nutrition Series Download PDF … It also helps muscles, nerves and hormones work properly. How much calcium do I need each day? Recommended amounts of …
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… Fibre and Your Health Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 68h Nutrition Series Download PDF … your blood sugar levels Keep you feeling full longer How much fibre do I need? Depending on your age and sex, aim …
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… Dietary Fats and Your Health Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number … Fats are called saturated or unsaturated depending on how much of each type of fatty acid they contain. For … and wild game including deer, bison, moose and caribou Remove some of the fat from meat when possible Trim off …
