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… Radon in homes and other dwellings Last updated September 23, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 42 Download PDF Document English … health. Radon primarily enters buildings through the soil underneath the building. It can move through cracks in the …
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… Tuberculosis (TB) skin test Last updated October 30, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 51d Download PDF Document English … the lungs but can also affect other parts of the body like glands, bones, joints, kidneys, the brain and reproductive … care provider if you have a fever, swelling in your arm or swollen lymph nodes in your armpit. It is important to …
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… Indoor air quality: Mould and other biological contaminants Last updated October 29, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 65b Download PDF Document English … grow where there is less air flow, like behind couches and under beds. Mould often looks fuzzy or powdery and is …
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… Hormonal contraception and using other medications at the same time Last updated September 1, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 91a Download PDF Document English … (NuvaRing™) Implant (Nexplanon®) – a small rod inserted under the skin of the arm Hormonal contraception uses 1 or 2 …
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… Health Risks in the Wilderness Last updated July 1, 2023 … and conditions Check the weather Fill out a trip plan. Tell others where you are going and for how long. Visit … Be prepared for emergencies Ensure everyone with you understands what to do in case of an emergency. Don’t depend …
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… Vitamin D and your health Last updated September 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … be added to certain foods including cow milk and margarine. Other foods such as yogurt, cheese, goat milk and … vitamin D supplement of 400IU: Infants and young children under 2 years of age who are breastfed or fed some human …
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… Pregnancy and dental health Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number … your gums, causing them to bleed, become more sensitive, swollen and red. This is called "pregnancy gingivitis" or … (gum and bone) disease. This can increase the risk for other health conditions (e.g., diabetes and heart disease) …
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… Health advice for travellers Last updated September 30, 2022 … medications. Carry a medical aid kit with medications, and other supplies you need for your trip While you travel to … eat the produce if the skin is broken or bruised Do not eat undercooked or raw meat, fish or shellfish Sun protection …
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… Calcium and your health Last updated September 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … sulfate Canned fish with bones such as salmon and sardines Other sources of calcium include: Nuts and seeds such as … plant-based beverages are not recommended for children under 2 years of age Nutrition Series Heart Healthy Eating …
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… Fibre and Your Health Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 68h Nutrition Series Download PDF … Size Total Fibre (grams) Vegetables and fruit Apple, with skin 1 medium 3.5 Avocado ½ fruit 6.7 Banana or kiwi 1 …
