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… Combustion by-products Last updated December 13, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 65c Download PDF Document English … dizziness, impaired vision and confusion If you have heart disease, it may cause chest pain High levels of carbon … Consider using a more effective furnace filter Never allow smoking in or near the home Reduce the use of candles and …
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… about influenza (the flu) Last updated September 16, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 12b Influenza (Flu) Series … infants and very young children, people who have lung or heart diseases, certain chronic health conditions or … Drink extra fluids to replace those lost from fever Avoid smoking and ask others not to smoke in the house Breathe …
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… Healthy Eating to Lower High Blood Pressure Last updated … damage your arteries over time and increase your risk of heart disease and stroke. Another term for high blood pressure is …
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… Breastfeeding or chestfeeding Last updated July 12, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 70 Child Nutrition Series Download … vitamins, minerals, amino acids and herbs that may have risks for your baby. Supplements and herbal remedies. Check … and brain. No amount is known to be safe during lactation. Smoking or vaping can affect your milk supply and your …
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… infection and genital warts Last updated November 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 101a Sexually Transmitted … infection at the same time. For an accurate diagnosis, a health care provider should check all suspicious bumps and … can pass HPV to others without knowing it. What are the risks of HPV infection? Most people who have an HPV …
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… disease (C. gattii) Last updated February 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 98 Download PDF Document English … If you are a smoker, you can decrease your risk by quitting smoking. There is no vaccine to prevent cryptococcal … treated. The benefits of outdoor enjoyment far outweigh the risks of cryptococcal disease. Image … Cryptococcal disease …
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… Pregnancy and alcohol use Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 38d Download PDF Document English … Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What are the risks of drinking during pregnancy? There are a number of … (FASD) is a lifelong disability that affects a range of health and behavioural problems in individuals who were …
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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 … child understands the details of the treatment, including risks and benefits. It is up to the health care provider to …
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… Safe sleeping for babies Last updated October 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 107 Download PDF Document English … airway may become restricted. Do not smoke around your baby Smoking or exposure to second-hand smoke increases the risk of SIDS. Carefully consider the risks of bedsharing The safest place for your baby to sleep …
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… homes and other dwellings Last updated September 23, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 42 Download PDF Document English … inside homes and other buildings and pose a hazard to your health. Radon primarily enters buildings through the soil … Radon www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/health-risks-safety/radiation/radon.html . Is there radon in B.C.? …
