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… Quit or reduce vaping Last updated August 7, 2024 HealthLink BC File … evidence. Compared to cigarettes, a person is exposed to lower amounts of toxic and cancer-causing chemicals when … to vaping until they are ready to quit altogether is a lower-harm option. If you choose to vape, ensure that you do …
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… is accidentally smothered by items in the bed, such as pillows, toys, heavy blankets, or by a parent, child, or pet … understood but there are known safer sleep practices that reduce a baby’s risk of SIDS. Some babies, such as premature … related infant death? Put your baby to sleep on his or her back every time (at night and for naps) Babies who sleep on …
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… Creating a safe sleeping environment for your baby will reduce the risk of injuries and sleep related infant death, … safe during sleep? Put your baby to sleep on his or her back every time (at night and for naps) Babies should always … firm mattress, a tight-fitting sheet and no bumper pads, pillows, heavy blankets or toys. Ensure the crib, cradle or …
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… include: Change in amount and/or colour (often whitish-yellow, frothy) fluid from the vagina Itching, burning, redness and/or soreness of the genitals Pain or a burning feeling when urinating or during sex For … the infection could stay in your body or may be passed back to you or your partner(s) and cause health problems …
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… it. However, when present, the most common symptoms are: Pain in the lower abdomen (usually both sides) Fever (greater than 38℃ … more often Pain or burning feeling when urinating Lower back pain Nausea or vomiting What are the potential …
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… partner(s) are not, the bacteria will be able to pass back to you again. What are the symptoms? Some people with … symptoms can include: Abnormal discharge from the penis Pain or a burning feeling when urinating Itching or … between periods or after sexual intercourse Pain in the lower abdomen Pain during vaginal sex In both men and women, …
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… and your sex partners are not, the bacteria could pass back to you again. What are the symptoms? Often people with … in the rectum may cause discharge from the anus, rectal pain, mucous with stools, painful bowel movements and … between periods or after sexual intercourse Pain in the lower abdomen Pain during vaginal sex Chlamydia infection …
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… can have redness or swelling at the tip of the penis Pain or burning feeling when urinating Itching or irritation … antibiotic pills. For effective treatment, carefully follow the treatment instructions and, if you were given pills, … the infection could stay in your body or may be passed back to you or your partner(s). It could cause health …
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… of 1 to 10 or higher. The health risk is also labeled “low”, “moderate”, “high” or “very high”. The AQHI also … to have breathing problems as they get older. How can I reduce the risk of exposure to sulphur dioxide? When outdoor … are high, stay indoors with the doors and windows closed to lower the rate of sulphur dioxide coming inside Try to …
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… Cervicitis is an inflammation of the cervix (the lower narrow part of the uterus that opens into the vagina). … or spotting between periods or after sexual intercourse Pain during vaginal sex It is also possible to have … that the infection will stay in your body or may be passed back to you or your partner(s). If this happens, talk with …
