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… Unpasteurized fruit/vegetable juices and ciders: A potential health risk Last updated August 21, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 72 Download PDF Document English … unpasteurized juice or cider may have made you ill, see a health care provider immediately and notify your local …
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… of immunizing your child Last updated January 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File number 50b Child Immunization Series … 50 years than any other health measure. Janet and Nathan's story Janet thought 2½-year-old Nathan was too quiet during … mirror to check on him. Nathan’s eyes were rolling to the back of his head, the entire left side of his body was limp, …
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… Quitting smoking Last updated June 25, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 30c Download PDF Document English … quit smoking. For many people, these include: Improve your health and lower your risk of smoking-caused illness, like … A safe and friendly online community for you to share your story and get support from others on the same journey. …
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… and Patches for Immunizations Last updated March 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 50h Child Immunization Series … and patches? Numbing creams or patches ease the feeling of pain by blocking pain receptors in the skin. Numbing creams … For the 12 month visit, do this again on the other arm. Back of the arm Have your child sit with their sleeve rolled …
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… Time for bed Last updated April 29, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 92e Child Development Series … (SIDS). Babies are safest when placed to sleep: On their backs In their own sleep space In a safe crib, cradle, … your child some choices at bedtime – for example, which story to read, which pajamas to wear or whether to have …
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… constipation with diet: adults Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 68l Nutrition Series Download PDF … movement but are not able to. Constipation can cause belly pain and bloating (gas) and make you feel unwell. Normal … Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, celiac disease and depression When should I see a health care provider? See …
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… spills in residential settings Last updated May 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 125 Download PDF Document English … causes symptoms such as cough, shortness of breath, chest pain and headaches. Gastro-intestinal symptoms can also … system, causing shaking, drowsiness, weakness, anxiety, depression and even personality changes. If swallowed …
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… minor consent and immunization Last updated October 8, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 119 Download PDF Document English … position of children under 19 years of age. One of the topics covered in the Infants Act is the health care of children. The Infants Act states that …
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… and neglect of older adults Last updated September 14, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 93a Elder Abuse Prevention Series … Abuse and neglect in later life can affect an adult’s health, happiness, safety and financial security. Older … eating, drinking or taking medications. They may experience depression or have suicidal thoughts. People may not …
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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 … substances for enjoyment and socializing, or to cope with pain or trauma. Substance use falls along a spectrum, from …
