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… idea that can guide your interactions with your child, during playtime or at other times of the day. Pay attention … age 3, they will start to play with other children Safety during play To ensure safety, stay ahead of your baby to …
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… Nutrition Series Heart Healthy Eating for People with High Cholesterol (#68a) Healthy Eating to Lower High Blood Pressure (#68b) Iron and Your Health (#68c) Iron in Foods …
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… hepatitis C virus spread? HCV is spread primarily through blood-to-blood contact. The main ways of passing HCV are: … of blood on them From a pregnant person to their baby, during pregnancy or birth What are the symptoms? Most people … Is hepatitis C virus curable? Yes. Hepatitis C is curable. Highly effective, direct-acting antiviral treatments (DAAs) …
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… after they have been infected with the virus. You need a blood test to see if you have HCV. About 75% of people … Is hepatitis C virus curable? Yes. HCV is curable. Newer, highly effective drugs to treat HCV are covered by BC … HCV, you should see your health care provider regularly. During these visits, you may have physical exams and other …
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… metals) linked to cancer Nicotine dependence: nicotine is highly addictive, and results in withdrawal symptoms and … Cardiovascular health: vaping can impact arteries and blood vessels, which can increase heart rate and blood pressure Respiratory health: vaping can irritate the mouth, …
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… infected. They include abdominal pain, fever and diarrhea. Bloody diarrhea can occur in children. In some cases … one of the main reasons for hospitalization. What happens during an outbreak? If there is a yersiniosis outbreak in …
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… Source: Canadian Nutrient File 2015 * These fish are higher in mercury. **Fortified plant-based beverages are … with High Cholesterol (#68a) Healthy Eating to Lower High Blood Pressure (#68b) Iron and Your Health (#68c) Iron in Foods …
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… of arsenic in groundwater supplies like wells is usually higher than in surface water supplies such as lakes, streams … of arsenic exposure? Short to medium term exposure to very high levels of arsenic in drinking water over days or weeks can lead to arsenic poisoning. Exposure to high levels of arsenic may cause stomach pain, vomiting, …
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… symptoms include difficulty breathing or a drop in blood pressure. Symptoms of anaphylaxis can include any of the … Give the epinephrine into the muscle of the outer-mid thigh, through clothing if necessary Call 9-1-1 or the local …
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… immune system; use of birth control pills; pregnancy; or high blood sugar from poorly controlled diabetes. How is it spread? Vaginal yeast infections are not usually spread during sex. However, if your partner has symptoms, they …
