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… Health advice for travellers Last updated September 30, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 41a Travel Series Download PDF … you travel When planning your trip, think of ways to stay healthy while travelling. Visit a travel clinic at least 4 …
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… Iron and your health Last updated February 21, 2025 HealthLink BC File number 68c Nutrition Series Download PDF … to speak with a registered dietitian. Nutrition Series Heart Healthy Eating for People with High Cholesterol (#68a) …
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… Dietary Fats and Your Health Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 68f Nutrition Series Download PDF … instead of saturated fats can help reduce your risk of heart disease. What are some food sources of fat? …
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… Immunization for health care workers in B.C. Last updated March 1, 2013 … Babies may be born with damage to their sight, hearing, heart and brain. Rubella outbreaks in health care facilities … of the vaccine series. Hepatitis B is a virus that attacks the liver. It can cause serious disease, including …
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… Residential hot tubs and pools: Health and safety tips Last updated June 6, 2024 HealthLink … if you feel dizzy, faint, have a rapid pulse, irregular heartbeat, stomach pain, or tingling in your feet and hands. … other dangers, including keeping bathers informed of all risks. Bather load All hot tubs and pools are designed for a …
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… Quit or reduce vaping Last updated August 7, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 30d Download PDF Document English … can impact arteries and blood vessels, which can increase heart rate and blood pressure Respiratory health: vaping can … tobacco avoid the use of vapes. Is vaping safer than smoking? Vaping is less harmful than smoking commercial …
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… and outdoor air pollution Last updated December 12, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 65e Download PDF Document English … impacts include: Worsening symptoms of pre-existing lung or heart conditions Increased health care use such as emergency … the amount of PM produced from different sources: Avoid smoking. If you do smoke, do not smoke indoors Mulch garden …
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… Seniors' falls can be prevented Last updated July 31, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 78 Download PDF Document English … illnesses: for example, osteoporosis, the effects of a stroke, Parkinson’s disease, arthritis, heart disease, incontinence or acute infection Changes in …
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… Sulphur dioxide (SO2) Last updated December 12, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 65f Download PDF Document English … The AQHI also provides advice on how to minimize health risks. To check the current and AQHI forecast, visit BC Air … other parts of the body. Particles can worsen existing heart and respiratory diseases, including emphysema and …
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… Nitrate in well water Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 05a Download PDF Document English … with weakened immune systems Individuals with chronic heart, lung or blood conditions What are the health risks of high nitrate levels? Exposure to high levels of …
