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… include mood swings and memory loss. The disease also causes problems with movement and advances quickly to a … but these people were infected in other countries. What causes vCJD? vCJD is caused by an abnormal prion – a protein … more information For more information on CJD, please visit HealthLinkBC File #55a Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) . … …
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… Why do I need iron? Iron is a mineral that your body uses to make hemoglobin (pronounced “hee-muh-glow-bin”). … Oranges, grapefruit How much iron is in food? You can use the food sources table below to find out how much iron a … list the amount of iron in milligrams. For more information HealthLinkBC File #68c Iron and Your Health Iron content of …
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… on cloudy or overcast days. Too much sun exposure can cause sunburns, heat stroke/heat exhaustion, skin cancers, … For more information, see the following resources: HealthLinkBC File #11 Ultraviolet Radiation HealthLinkBC File #35 Heat-related Illness Canadian …
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… fever'. Giardiasis is one of the more common infectious causes of diarrhea lasting more than 2 weeks. It is a common … washing their hands. To learn about proper handwashing, see HealthLinkBC File #85 Hand washing: Help stop the spread of … information For more information on disinfecting water, see HealthLinkBC File #49b Disinfecting drinking water , or …
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… tea, specialty coffees and teas and hot chocolate Sweetened alcoholic drinks Cakes, cookies, muffins, pastry, chocolate … BC File #68e Calcium and Your Health https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/healthlinkbc-files/sources-calcium HealthLinkBC File #68f Dietary Fats …
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… This vaccine does not contain the hepatitis B vaccine because children completed their hepatitis B vaccine series in infancy. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #15b Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, … health care provider. For information on Reye syndrome, see HealthLinkBC File #84 Reye syndrome . It is important to …
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… little or no added salt or sugar See Baby's first foods - HealthLinkBC File #69c for information on introducing solid … with plant-based protein foods and more For recipes that use animal foods, substitute plant-based ingredients. For … dietitian if you have questions about feeding your child. HealthLinkBC File #69h: Feeding your baby: Sample meals for …
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… is less likely. Women who have an active outbreak in late pregnancy can pass the infection to their baby during a … light (e.g., tanning beds) Drinking excessive amounts of alcohol Having a weakened immune system (e.g., chemotherapy, … and how you can reduce your chance of getting an STI see HealthLinkBC File #08o Preventing sexually transmitted …
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… do I need vitamin D? Vitamin D helps your body absorb and use calcium for strong bones and teeth. vitamin D also helps … recommended for children under 4 years of age but can be used for all ages Chewable: for people who can safely chew … for children under 2 years of age For more information HealthLinkBC File 68e Calcium and Your Health Infant and …
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… mineral fibres found in rock. For decades, asbestos was used as a building material in homes and other buildings. Asbestos was also commonly used to make asbestos-cement pipes from the 1940s to the … For information on health risks of inhaling asbestos, see HealthLinkBC File #32 Asbestos: When should I worry? Health …
