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… HIV and HIV tests Last updated June 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 08m Sexually … Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What are HIV and AIDS? The human immunodeficiency virus … of transmitting it to others. You can greatly reduce your risk of transmitting HIV to others by taking …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is nitrate? Nitrate is a chemical compound and the most … and odorless, you cannot tell if you have nitrate in your well water unless you test for it. Nitrate is more … turn a grey-blue colour, mainly around the eyes and mouth due to the lack of oxygen in their blood. Immediate medical …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is radon? Radon is a colourless, odourless radioactive … up inside homes and other buildings and pose a hazard to your health. Radon primarily enters buildings through the … lung cancer. About 16% of lung cancer deaths in Canada are due to indoor radon exposure. Radon is the leading cause of …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What kinds of alternative tobacco and nicotine products are … and are highly addictive. The best thing you can do for your health is to avoid tobacco and nicotine use altogether. … products, you should avoid the use of nicotine pouches due to the potential for addiction. In Canada, nicotine …
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… Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome Last updated September 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File number 36 … Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is hantavirus pulmonary syndrome? Hantavirus pulmonary … of breath If the disease gets worse, fluid builds up in your lungs, making it harder to breathe. In North America, …
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… Vegetarian feeding guidelines for babies and toddlers Last updated September 25, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 69k Child … vegetarian eating pattern during early childhood. What do I offer my child to eat? A lacto-ovo vegetarian … babies are ready to start solid foods around 6 months old. Your child can eat many of the same foods enjoyed by the …
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… Vegan feeding guidelines for babies and toddlers Last updated September 23, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 69j Child … following a vegan eating pattern during early childhood. What do I offer my child to eat? A vegan eating pattern: … babies are ready to start solid foods around 6 months old. Your baby can eat many of the same foods enjoyed by the rest …
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… drinking water. Wildfire smoke can have a harmful effect on your body. Drinking lots of water helps reduce inflammation … Control Wildfires notes: Fire retardants/suppressants . What are the long-term impacts to my water quality? It is … best to conserve water as the water supply may be limited due to power outages or other impacts for an unknown amount …
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… Breastfeeding or chestfeeding Last updated July 12, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 70 Child … and included. Human milk (breast milk) is the only food your baby needs for the first 6 months. When your baby … see HealthLinkBC File #69c Baby’s first foods . What do I eat when I’m lactating? You do not need to follow …
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… Caffeinated energy drinks Last updated August 30, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 109 Download … (energy drinks) are advertised as being able to boost your energy and make you feel more alert. Common brands … content. Follow the warnings and consumption limits. What ingredients are in energy drinks? Energy drinks contain …
