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… Vietnamese Is water from my well safe to drink? There are 2 categories of wells for drinking water: those that … know what type of well you are connected to please contact your local health authority. If you own a well that supplies … water be unsafe? Your well water may taste and look fine, however, there can be many harmful substances that you …
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… One of the topics covered in the Infants Act is the health care of children. The Infants Act states that children may … care involves and The benefits and risks of the health care How does "mature minor consent" relate to immunization? In … younger to give consent for their child to be immunized. However, there may be extenuating circumstances in which a …
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… of nutritious foods and beverages each day helps to: Keep your bones and muscles strong Build a healthy immune system … Mindful eating includes taking time to eat and being aware of when you are hungry and full. Being mindful can help … foods lower in sodium. The percent daily value (%DV) shows you if the food has a little or a lot of sodium. 5% DV …
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… drinking water suppliers disinfect water to make it safe. However, you may need to disinfect your own drinking water, or find an alternate source such as … community You may also need to disinfect your water if: You are on your own water supply/source You are travelling in an …
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… health measure. What is in childhood vaccines? Vaccines are made with ingredients that make them safe and effective to protect your child from disease. Each vaccine contains a small … fungi, they could get sick. A large number of studies have shown no link between the use of vaccines containing …
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… substances. Harm reduction aims to meet people “where they are at”, whether that is active substance use or abstinence. … helps their families, friends and communities. Research shows harm reduction activities can: Reduce stigma Increase … activities encourage people to use substances. Research shows that harm reduction activities do not encourage …
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… Managing eating, chewing and swallowing difficulties in care facilities Last updated June 17, 2024 HealthLink BC File … difficulties can occur in people of any age, but they are more common in older people. These difficulties can … blueish skin Loss of consciousness People may not always show signs of choking or aspiration when food or liquid …
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… Children start learning language from the moment they are born. Babies who hear well learn a lot about their world … baby is not hearing well. It is impossible to know exactly how your baby hears by watching their responses to everyday … (fluid draining from the ear) Earache (pain in the ear) Bad smell from the ear Reddened skin around the ear An …
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… Vietnamese Cholesterol is a fatty substance found in your blood. There are two main types: HDL (high density lipoprotein) or 'good' cholesterol LDL (low density lipoprotein) or 'bad' cholesterol Having high LDL cholesterol can block blood …
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… Intrauterine device (IUD) (Mirena®, Kyleena™). IUDs are also known as intrauterine contraception (IUC) Vaginal … 1 or 2 hormones similar to estrogen and progestin, which your body produces. It can have many clinical uses … as anti-seizure drugs. Ask your health care provider about how your hormonal contraception may affect your other …
