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… Iron and your health Last updated February 21, 2025 HealthLink BC File number 68c Nutrition Series Download PDF … to speak with a registered dietitian. Nutrition Series Heart Healthy Eating for People with High Cholesterol (#68a) …
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… Immunization for health care workers in B.C. Last updated March 1, 2013 … Babies may be born with damage to their sight, hearing, heart and brain. Rubella outbreaks in health care facilities … disorders, weakened immune systems or other chronic medical conditions. Influenza immunization of health care workers …
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… Unpasteurized fruit/vegetable juices and ciders: A potential health risk Last updated August 21, 2024 HealthLink BC File … Unpasteurized apple and orange juices have been linked to illnesses and outbreaks for over 100 years. Most of these … E.coli , Salmonella, hepatitis A and Cryptosporidium . Illnesses have been linked to fairs, farms/petting zoos and …
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… Residential hot tubs and pools: Health and safety tips Last updated June 6, 2024 HealthLink … in hot water for a long time can cause severe heat-related illnesses, such as nausea, dizziness or fainting, and even … if you feel dizzy, faint, have a rapid pulse, irregular heartbeat, stomach pain, or tingling in your feet and hands. …
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… tobacco smoke and vapour Last updated August 7, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 30a Download PDF Document English … cause physical reactions. These reactions include increased heart rate, less oxygen to the heart and constricted blood … smoke is harmful to children with existing chronic lung conditions and asthma because it makes the health conditions …
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… about influenza (the flu) Last updated September 16, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 12b Influenza (Flu) Series … infants and very young children, people who have lung or heart diseases, certain chronic health conditions or weakened immune systems are at much greater …
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… Healthy eating guidelines for people taking warfarin … leafy vegetables are rich in vitamin K. Some diseases and conditions can cause the blood to clot too much. When this … can form in the body and block blood flow. This can cause heart attack, stroke, deep vein thrombosis and other serious …
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… tobacco and nicotine products Last updated March 12, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 30b Download PDF Document English … may damage your lung function and increase your risk of heart disease and cancer. Most vapes contain nicotine and … Cancers of the throat, sinus and stomach Heart disease, stroke and high blood pressure Dental diseases, including …
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… Combustion by-products Last updated December 13, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 65c Download PDF Document English … dizziness, impaired vision and confusion If you have heart disease, it may cause chest pain High levels of carbon … or damage to lung tissue May cause inflammation, leading to heart problems Some combustion particles may contain …
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… Group A streptococcal infections Last updated March 1, 2013 HealthLink BC File number 106 Download PDF Document English … anyone at any age. Infections generally result in mild illnesses. The most common GAS infection is strep throat. … including the lungs, joints, and the membranes around the heart and brain. This can cause infections of the blood, …
