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… Iron in foods Last updated February 21, 2025 HealthLink BC File number 68d Nutrition Series Download PDF … especially important for babies and children. It supports healthy growth, brain development, and immune function. What … the ingredient list to see if iron has been added to a packaged food. What are the different forms of iron in foods? …
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… Hepatitis C virus Last updated November 1, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 40a Download PDF Document English … hepatitis C transmission, you can: Get tested if you engaged in any behavior that increases the risk for HCV … with few side effects and are easier to take than older medications (no injections). In 8 to 12 weeks, most …
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… (Flesh-Eating Disease) Last updated February 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 60 Download PDF Document English … bacteria are found on the skin or in the nose and throat of healthy people. Many people carry these bacteria but don’t … in warm soapy water, and keep it clean and dry with a bandage. How is it treated? Antibiotics are an important part of …
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… HIV and HIV tests Last updated June 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 08m Sexually Transmitted … living with HIV) exposure in the work environment (e.g., health care providers or emergency responders) sharing … symptoms of HIV? Symptoms of HIV vary depending on the stage of infection. In the first few weeks after infection, …
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… Prenatal ultrasound Last updated August 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 116 Download PDF Document English … Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Your health care provider may request that you have one or more … nurse practitioner. It uses sound waves to produce a live image of your baby in the womb that can be seen on a monitor. …
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… Sun safety for children Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 26 Download PDF Document English … Children have sensitive skin that can easily be damaged by exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation (rays) of the … For more information, see the following resources: HealthLinkBC File #11 Ultraviolet Radiation HealthLinkBC …
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… to food: Children and teens Last updated March 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 100a Download PDF Document English … is at risk of a severe allergic reaction, ask your child’s health care provider. Children and teens at risk of a severe … labels. For information, visit Canadian Food Inspection Agency …
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… Well water testing Last updated June 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 05b Download PDF Document English … contaminants found in well water can cause long-term health problems. Just because your neighbour's well has been tested … metals such as lead and copper can leach out of pipes and soldered joints. For some, but not all metals, you may notice …
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… Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 38e Download PDF Document English … a term used to describe a range of health and behavioural problems affecting people exposed to alcohol during … Common problems include learning, memory, attention, language, social skills, behaviour, hearing and vision. How much …
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… safe child care facilities Last updated March 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 100c Download PDF Document English … on allergen labelling, visit the Canadian Food Inspection Agency … food allergens When appropriate, ask parents, visitors and older children to help keep the facility allergy safe by not …
