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… of malaria in the area you plan to visit. If anti-malaria medications are recommended, you will receive a … visit HealthLinkBC File #96 Insect repellants and DEET Products that combine sunscreen and repellent are not … and infant. Pregnant women cannot take certain anti-malaria medications and should avoid travel to areas where …
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… water before they are harvested. Is there a treatment? Medications are not usually used to treat norovirus. People … Caution: Mixing bleach with products that contain acid or ammonia makes a toxic gas that …
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… enough fluids Not getting enough physical activity Use of medications such as antacids with aluminum or calcium, … antispasmodics, diuretics, tranquilizers, some heart medications Use of supplements such as iron and calcium … fruit, including dried fruit Whole grain and whole wheat products, such as breads, cereals, pasta, brown rice, oats, …
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… sun. Use a lip balm with SPF 30 as well. Make sure to use products approved by the Canadian Dermatology Association … the upper and lower eyelids. Sunscreens, like many other products, have a limited shelf life and become less … Dermatology Association: https://dermatology.ca/recognized-products/sunscreen/ Image … Sun safety for children …
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… calcium foods include canned fish with bones, milk and milk products and calcium-fortified soy beverage. Fortified … of vitamin B12 include meat, fish, poultry, eggs and milk products. Vitamin B12 fortified foods can include meat … main source of sodium is processed foods including bakery products, appetizers, entrees, deli meats, hot dogs, cheese, …
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… immune globulin and rabies vaccine safe? Yes, both of these products are very safe. It is much safer to get immunized with these products than to get rabies. People usually have only minor …
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… for hepatitis C. In Canada, this applies to blood and blood products received before 1992 Condomless or rough sex, … with few side effects and are easier to take than older medications (no injections). In 8 to 12 weeks, most patients …
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… Do some people need more vitamin D? If you take certain medications or have specific medical conditions, your health … meets Health Canada's safety standards for natural health products Choose a form of vitamin D that is best for you. …
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… such as red and processed meats, cheese, cream, whole milk products, butter, ghee, lard, coconut and palm oils. To eat … sterols can be added to certain foods in Canada, very few products are available. Speak to your health care provider …
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… hemophilia or receive repeated infusions of blood or blood products Inject illegal drugs or share drug snorting, …
