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… role model for friends and family Be more confident and in control of your own life Have an improved sense of taste and … attack is the same as that of someone who never smoked. How can I get ready to quit? Planning can help you succeed. Here are some steps to take: 1. Get motivated To help you stay motivated, make a …
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… is someone in their life who loves them no matter what. Show your child that you love them all the time – even when … upset because grandma had to cancel her visit. I’m going to take some deep breaths to calm down, but it’s okay for me to … Files: HealthLinkBC File #92a Your Child and Play From Birth to 3 Years HealthLinkBC File #92b Your Child’s …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese From birth to 6 months, human milk (breast milk) and a daily 400 … and be more likely to try and enjoy a variety of foods. How much food does my baby need? While you decide what foods … lean forward or get excited for food Get upset if food is taken away Your baby may be full if they: Close their mouth …
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… which is a routine part of a female sexual health exam. How is HPV spread? HPV spreads by skin-to-skin contact. This … any other sexual activity in which skin-to-skin contact takes place. How common is HPV infection? Three out of 4 … to talk to your partner(s), visit the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) Smart Sex Resource …
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… to pregnant or breastfeeding mothers, or their children. However, pregnant or breastfeeding women may wish to … years . Use an insect repellent containing 30% or less DEET How long will repellents with DEET provide protection? If … Only use repellents that have a Health Canada Pest Control Product (PCP) registration number on their label and …
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… vomit, such as rotavirus and norovirus These germs can be controlled by maintaining the correct disinfectant and … and recirculation of the water in your hot tub or pool. How can I make sure the water is safe? Owners are … residual is present in the pool. Special care should be taken with ozone because it can cause eye and lung damage. …
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… wonderful companions and help keep us healthy and active. However, like people, they can become infected with … nails often Keep your pet’s living and feeding area clean Control parasites such as roundworms, tapeworms and fleas, which can be inside and outside your pet’s body Take your pet to the veterinarian for a yearly checkup and …
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… permission or in a dishonest way. Financial abuse can take away or limit an older person's resources, choices and … family member or friend takes over financial decisions and control of the older adult’s money. It also happens if a … physically or emotionally unwell. For information about how men and women may experience abuse or neglect …
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… your health, read HealthLinkBC: Wildfires and your health . How can wildfires affect drinking water quality? Possible … wildfires include: Fires at, or upstream, of your water intake Changes in water appearance, clarity, colour, smell … But, you should contact a physician or B.C. Drug and Poison Control Center for advice at www.dpic.org or call …
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… aches. Listeriosis can also cause miscarriage or stillbirths in pregnant women. People who have symptoms of … at increased risk of serious illness. If you are at risk, how can you protect yourself? If you are pregnant, an older … food safety during pregnancy, visit BC Centre for Disease Control Pregnancy and Food Safety: …
