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… Pregnancy and alcohol use Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … of risks for you and your developing baby if you drink alcohol when you are pregnant. Fetal Alcohol Spectrum … HealthLinkBC File #38e Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder . How much alcohol is risky? There is no known safe amount of … . How can I prepare for prenatal and health care visits? Some …
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… Role of Pets in Human Disease Last updated September 1, 2018 HealthLink BC … wonderful companions and help keep us healthy and active. However, like people, they can become infected with … and fleas, which can be inside and outside your pet’s body Take your pet to the veterinarian for a yearly checkup …
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… Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines Last updated January 15, … getting immunized because of a cold or other mild illness. However, if you have concerns speak with your health care … infected with HPV? Most people infected with HPV do not show any signs or symptoms and can pass the virus on to …
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… Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder Last updated July 1, 2021 … language, social skills, behaviour, hearing and vision. How much alcohol causes FASD? FASD is prevented by avoiding … drinking alcohol while breast/chest feeding or expressing human milk to feed by bottle does not cause FASD. However, …
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… Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and genital warts Last … which is a routine part of a female sexual health exam. How is HPV spread? HPV spreads by skin-to-skin contact. This … sexual activity in which skin-to-skin contact takes place. How common is HPV infection? Three out of 4 sexually active …
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… How to take a temperature: Children and adults Last updated … method) Non-contact infrared thermometers (NCITs) measure body temperature from a specific distance by sensing the energy emitted by humans. NCITs offer a way to take your temperature without …
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… Contact with blood or body fluids: Protecting against infection Last updated … to prevent infection with hepatitis C. Blood tests will show if you were exposed to hepatitis C or have acquired the … and warm water for at least 15 to 20 seconds. Waterless alcohol-based hand rinses can be used as long as hands are …
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… Home canning - How to avoid botulism Last updated February 28, 2023 … Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is botulism and how is it caused? Botulism is a serious form of food … … Home canning - How to avoid botulism …
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… used by trans-masculine or non-binary parents to describe how they feed their baby from their bodies. Both … to ensure that all parents feel represented and included. Human milk (breast milk) is the only food your baby needs … feeds can support safer sleep for your baby and help your body continue to make milk. How much should I feed my baby? …
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… Q fever? Q fever is a disease that spreads from animals to humans. It exists all over the world. The bacteria Coxiella … of Q fever? About half the people who get Q fever will not show any signs of the illness. Most of the time, Q fever is … and ticks can carry the Q fever bacteria in their flesh and body fluids. The highest numbers of these bacteria are found …
