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… Q fever Last updated October 4, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 79 Download PDF Document English … some people may develop pneumonia, liver infection, or rare conditions affecting the brain and nervous system. In these … weakened immune system. People with diseased or artificial heart valves who get Q fever are at an increased risk of …
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… Preventing neural tube defects Last updated April 16, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 38c Download PDF Document English … who have anemia feel tired or weak, and may have a racing heartbeat and trouble catching their breath. Why is folate … by NTDs You have diabetes, obesity, gastrointestinal conditions such as Crohn's or Celiac disease, gastric bypass …
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… influenza (flu) vaccine Last updated September 25, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 12e Influenza (Flu) Series … of age Children 5 to 17 years of age with certain medical conditions, including: Heart or lung disorders that require regular medical care, …
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… Healthy Eating and Healthy Aging for Adults Last updated … system Prevent chronic disease and illness Manage health conditions like high blood pressure, high cholesterol and … sodium can increase the risk of high blood pressure and heart disease. Most Canadians eat too much sodium. The main …
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… influenza (flu) vaccine Last updated October 4, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 12d Influenza (Flu) Series … medical condition Children and adults with certain medical conditions, including: Heart or lung disorders that require regular medical care, …
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… Nitrate in well water Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 05a Download PDF Document English … with weakened immune systems Individuals with chronic heart, lung or blood conditions What are the health risks of high nitrate levels? …
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… Hepatitis B Vaccine Last updated March 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File number 25a Download PDF Document English … more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the hepatitis B vaccine? The … dialysis patients. Those who have received a kidney or stem cell transplant. Those who have hemophilia or receive …
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… difficile (C. difficile) Last updated June 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 114 Download PDF Document English … sick. C. diff produces toxins that can cause damage to the cells in the intestines. The most common symptom of C. diff … People undergoing cancer chemotherapy People who have other illnesses The elderly What are the symptoms? In some cases …
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… type b (DTaP-IPV-Hib) vaccine Last updated March 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 15b Download PDF Document English … is also provided free to people who have received a stem cell transplant. It is important to keep a record of all … result in very severe breathing problems. It can also cause heart failure and paralysis. About 1 in 10 people who get …
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… defoliators in B.C.’s forests Last updated August 28, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 90b Download PDF Document English … damage, there are a few species that can be harmful to the health and productivity of forests. The goal of the B.C. … and allergic-type reactions. Results show no increase in illnesses reported by health care providers. If you feel …
