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Healthy Eating to Lower High Blood Pressure

… is pushing too hard against artery walls. This can damage your arteries over time and increase your risk of heart disease and stroke. Another term for high … help lower blood pressure? Healthy eating can help lower your blood pressure and improve your overall health. Here …

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder

… . It is not known how much alcohol it takes to cause harm. Your baby's brain and nervous system develop throughout your pregnancy. All types of alcohol, including beer, wine, hard liquor, coolers and ciders, can harm your baby. Binge drinking, that is, drinking more than 3 …

Well water testing

… know what type of well you are connected to please contact your local health authority. If you own a well that supplies … ). You should contact your local health authority for further information ( … (eg. a private household) you are responsible for testing your water to determine if it is safe for you and your …

The pregnant traveller

… some infections. Some of these infections can also affect your developing baby. If you are pregnant and want to travel, you should speak with your health care provider to discuss your travel plans and medical needs. If you have certain …

Newborn blood spot card screening

… Vietnamese Why is my baby screened? A small spot of your baby’s blood can be used to get important information … healthy but have a rare and serious disorder that you and your doctor or midwife may not know about. Newborn screening … one of these disorders. What will my baby be screened for? Your baby will be screened for 27 treatable disorders. These …

Numbing Creams and Patches for Immunizations

… routine immunizations. If you have questions about where your child's immunizations will be given, talk to your immunization provider prior to your visit. For a full list of ways to reduce your child’s …

HIV and HIV tests

… of transmitting it to others. You can greatly reduce your risk of transmitting HIV to others by taking … or rash. The only way to know if you have HIV is to have your blood tested. What is an HIV test? If you have been … to HIV, one kind of HIV test can detect proteins made in your body called antibodies, but this will not detect a very …

Severe allergic reactions to food Children and teens

… can cause death if not treated. If you are not sure whether your child is at risk of a severe allergic reaction, ask your child’s health care provider. Children and teens at … allergic reaction should also see a pediatric allergist. If your child is at risk, ask your child’s health care provider …

Hormonal contraception and using other medications at the same time

… 1 or 2 hormones similar to estrogen and progestin, which your body produces. It can have many clinical uses … bleeding during menstruation (IUDs) Other uses Talk to your health care provider about which method is right for … work less effectively, such as anti-seizure drugs. Ask your health care provider about how your hormonal …

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus MRSA

… they are carrying SA bacteria. When these bacteria are in your nose or on the surface of your skin, they will not normally harm you. However, if SA bacteria get into or through your skin, they can cause a variety of infections, such as …