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… Pubic lice Last updated February 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 08h Sexually Transmitted … eyes. For more information about treatment, speak with your health care provider. Your sexual partner will need to be … things to remember when using condoms: Check the condom package for damage. Do not use a condom that has been damaged. …
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… Healthy snacks for adults Last updated October 30, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 68i Nutrition Series Download PDF … we eat can change based on many factors. This includes age, daily routine, activity level, food preferences and …
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… Myths and facts Last updated September 16, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 12c Influenza (Flu) Series … with allergies can get an influenza vaccine without any problems. However, if you have had a severe allergic … vaccine given by injection is considered safe at any stage of pregnancy. People in the second half of pregnancy are …
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… Indoor air quality Last updated October 30, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 65a Download PDF Document English … furnaces, fireplaces, car exhaust from an attached garage, wood heaters and tobacco smoke. Smoke from wildfires … not carpet any area that is subject to moisture or flooding problems (such as certain basements) Regularly clean your …
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… Sleep related infant death Last updated November 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 46 Download PDF Document English … is most likely to occur in babies between 2 and 4 months of age. The second kind of sleep-related infant death is … babies who spit up a lot are safer sleeping on their backs. Healthy babies will naturally swallow or cough up fluids on …
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… well with hepatitis C virus Last updated November 1, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 40b Download PDF Document English … side effects and are easier to take (no injections) than older medications. In 8 to 12 weeks, most patients can be … items that could have tiny amounts of blood on them Bandage all open cuts and sores until healed Put articles with …
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… in British Columbia Last updated November 14, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 49a Download PDF Document English … of drinking water is not properly treated or when water storage tanks or reservoirs become infected with germs. … cancer treatment Infants and young children Pregnant women Older adults People with a chronic disease People more …
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… is in the vaccines and why Last updated February 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 50d Child Immunization Series … more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is in childhood vaccines? Vaccines are … So while human or animal cells may be used in the earlier stages of making the vaccine, no cells are present in the …
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… Heart Healthy Eating for People with High Cholesterol Last updated May 25, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 68a Nutrition Series Download PDF … more soy protein Foods with soy protein include soy beverage, tofu, soy nuts, soybeans and soy-based textured …
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… Healthy Eating to Lower High Blood Pressure Last updated April 25, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 68b Nutrition Series Download PDF … blood is pushing too hard against artery walls. This can damage your arteries over time and increase your risk of heart …
