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… Healthy Eating to Lower High Blood Pressure Last updated April 25, 2023 HealthLink BC File …
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… How to take a temperature: Children and adults Last updated August … In the rectum/bum (rectal method) What type of thermometer should I use? A digital thermometer is best for taking … an infection, it is normal to have a fever (temperature higher than 38ºC (100.4ºF). A fever is part of the normal …
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… Asbestos: When should I worry? Last updated February 1, 2024 HealthLink BC … and inflammation. Regular or long periods of exposure to high levels of asbestos in the air can be harmful to your … you were exposed to Diseases from asbestos exposure can take many years to develop. Depending on the risk factors …
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… Heart Healthy Eating for People with High Cholesterol Last updated May 25, 2023 HealthLink BC … Vietnamese Cholesterol is a fatty substance found in your blood. There are two main types: HDL (high density … High Cholesterol (#68a) Healthy Eating to Lower High Blood Pressure (#68b) Iron and your health (#68c) Iron in foods …
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… Newborn blood spot card screening Last updated October 1, 2022 … the body. Serious health problems can be prevented through medicines and special treatments. Cystic fibrosis: Cystic … Your baby’s heel is pricked and a few drops of blood are taken and put onto a special card. Your baby may cry, but …
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… Contact with blood or body fluids: Protecting against infection Last … Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Blood and body fluids, such as saliva, semen and vaginal … blood is present in the fluid, but the risk is low. What should I do if I come into contact with blood or body …
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… when taking warfarin. When we cut or scrape our skin, our blood forms a clot (or plug) so that we don't bleed too … so that your medication works at its best. Steps you can take Follow a healthy and well-balanced diet. You do not … you normally eat. If your INR is unstable (sometimes too high and sometimes too low) use the chart below to add up …
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… Why seniors should get the inactivated influenza (flu) vaccine Last … and even save lives. As people age, they may be at much higher risk of severe disease and complications from … vaccine protects against infections of the brain, bloodstream, lungs and ear. It is safe to get the influenza …
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… canning at home. There are different methods of canning for high-acid and low-acid foods. High-acid foods Use the … bacteria for low-acid foods can only be reached by using a pressure canner. Botulism spores are tough and cannot be … such as vegetables, meats and seafood. Your pressure canner should come with complete instructions. Always follow them …
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… breastfeeding Which foods contain calcium? Foods that are high in calcium include: Milk and dairy products such as … with High Cholesterol (#68a) Healthy Eating to Lower High Blood Pressure (#68b) Iron and your health (#68c) Iron in foods …
