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… This can help your baby learn food skills, develop healthy eating patterns and be more likely to try and enjoy a … in an open cup when your baby is 9 to 12 months of age and eating a variety of iron-rich foods Sips of water can be …
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… in 1994. Each year in B.C., only a couple of people report being ill with hantavirus. What are the symptoms? HPS begins … disease spreads from person to person. Who is at risk of being exposed to the hantavirus? People who live in areas … play, or live in closed spaces where deer mice are living actively. On rare occasions, some people who have contracted …
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… frequent, loose, or watery bowel movements resulting from eating or drinking contaminated foods or liquids. Symptoms … Following good personal hygiene (cleaning) practices and being careful about what you eat and drink are the best ways … traveller’s diarrhea. The following tips can help you stay healthy while travelling. Do: Eat foods that are well cooked …
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… an abnormal prion attacks the brain, killing cells and creating gaps in tissue or sponge-like patches. The vCJD prion … images using MRI scans Recordings of the brain’s electrical activity using EEG Tonsil biopsy The diagnosis can only be … for vCJD. Treatment involves supporting the patient with physical and occupational therapies. A person with vCJD …
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… it can be found throughout the world. How is it treated? In healthy people, the bumps will usually go away on their own … can have an STI and not have any symptoms. Finding and treating an STI reduces the chances of passing infections on … you have a sexually transmitted infection and are sexually active, it is important to tell your sexual partner(s). This …
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… risk of infant death How can I keep my teeth and gums healthy? Your teeth can be affected by what you eat and … that contains bacteria (germs); To keep your teeth and gums healthy: Brush your teeth at least twice a day with … You can help your baby to develop strong teeth and bones by eating healthy foods during pregnancy and getting enough …
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… lack of concentration Lack of coordination or clumsiness in physical activities How can I help to prevent eye injuries … drinking straws, or pieces of wire, can cause an eye injury Teach children to sit at least 3 metres (8 to 10 …
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… many good bacteria that help you digest food and stay healthy. When antibiotics are taken to treat an illness, … may lead to serious illness. Who is most at risk? For most healthy people, C. diff is not a health risk. Those at … of bacteria. What are the treatments? The first step in treating a C. diff infection is to stop taking the antibiotic …
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… February 24, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 93d Elder Abuse Prevention Series Download PDF Document English Document … abuse tend to be alone, socially isolated and either physically or emotionally unwell. For information about how … for proper housing, good nutrition, medication and healthy activities. How can abuse and neglect be prevented? …
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… Most infected people do not show any symptoms. A healthy person’s immune system usually prevents the parasite … touching anything that has come into contact with cat feces Eating raw or undercooked meats Drinking unpasteurized milk … have a pet cat: Wash your hands after patting, brushing or being licked by your cat Keep your cat indoors Clean out the …