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… Download PDF Document English A vegetarian diet can be a healthy eating pattern for people of all ages, including … to eat?  A lacto-ovo vegetarian eating pattern: Includes whole grains, vegetables, fruit, legumes, nuts and seeds and … and texture for your child: Breakfast ideas 6-12 months One year and older   Scrambled eggs, mashed avocado, whole …
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… herpes is a sexually transmitted infection caused by one of the two types of the herpes simplex virus (HSV): … by direct skin-to-skin contact with a person who has the virus (e.g., through kissing or sexual activity, … Having a weakened immune system (e.g., chemotherapy, HIV) A healthy lifestyle, such as a good diet, getting enough sleep …
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… Exposure can cause discomfort and inconvenience to people who live or work outdoors in affected areas. How are these … defoliator populations in B.C. Some examples are pheromone trapping, life-stage sampling (e.g., egg mass) and … insects such as honeybees, beetles or spiders. Canada has registered the use of pest control products containing …
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… If you are the owner of a well that only supplies water to one connection (eg. a private household) you are responsible … health problems. Just because your neighbour's well has been tested and found to be safe, this doesn’t mean … levels can have a negative impact on the development of healthy bones and teeth in children. For more information …
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… be a risk to health. Manganese can cause discolouration but has no taste. It can also stain laundry. What are the health … baby formula for infants and young children. Adults who drink water with manganese levels above the MAC are at a … of the water you are drinking, contact the local environmental health officer at your health authority. First …
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… Sleep related infant death . Share this information with anyone who may take care of your baby; it is important for all … Babies should always be placed on their backs to sleep. Healthy babies and newborns do not choke or have any …
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… different from raw milk? Pasteurized milk is raw milk that has been heated to a specified temperature for a specified … pathogens such as Campylobacter , E. coli O157:H7, Salmonella , Listeria and other bacteria. Raw milk includes milk … occur and remind us of the hazards of drinking raw milk. Who is at risk of getting sick? Anyone can get sick from …
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… protected from many diseases over a lifetime. Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any … Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the rotavirus vaccine? The rotavirus vaccine … or soreness. ASA (e.g. Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye syndrome. …
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… infectious to others. What are the symptoms? Most people who are exposed to the fungus may not become ill. In people … first appeared in British Columbia in 1999. In B.C., it has been found on the east coast of Vancouver Island and has … be tested? Testing of trees and soil has been done in a number of areas on Vancouver Island and in the …
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… cancer, and emphysema Improve your finances by saving the money that you spend on cigarettes Be a positive role model … your risk of a heart attack is the same as that of someone who never smoked. How can I get ready to quit? Planning can … one. 6. Manage withdrawal When you quit smoking, your body has to adjust to being without nicotine. You will likely …