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… lungs. The risk of complications can be life-threatening. Seniors 65 years and older, infants and very young children, … or weakened immune systems are at much greater risk. Healthy pregnant women in the second half of their pregnancy … without first speaking to your health care provider. For more information on Reye syndrome, see HealthLinkBC File #84 …
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… Preventing neural tube defects Last updated April 16, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 38c Download PDF Document English … Why is folate important for my health? Folate helps make healthy new cells. If you do not get enough folate, you … Too much folic acid may cause health problems. Do not take more than 1000 mcg (1 mg) of folic acid from fortified foods …
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… Managing constipation with diet: adults Last updated March 1, … increase in fibre can cause cramps and gas. When you eat more fibre, remember to drink more fluids. In general, … File #68h Fibre and Your Health. Nutrition Series Heart Healthy Eating for People with High Cholesterol (#68a) …
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… Pregnancy and alcohol use Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 38d Download PDF Document English … of strengths as well as challenges in these areas. For more information on FASD, see HealthLinkBC File #38e Fetal … developing baby. What else can I do to make sure I have a healthy pregnancy? As well as not drinking alcohol, there …
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… frequent falls or confusion, may be mistaken as a part of aging. Some signs may look like health concerns that are … someone is being abused and/or neglected, you can call seniors Abuse and Information Line (SAIL) to receive … can help as follows: Help older adults and families learn more about their rights and responsibilities Help older …
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… a spouse, partner or adult children. Families may help an aging parent or spouse with daily activities, finances such … right to use it now. This may lead to financial abuse. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #93d Financial Abuse … should I do if I see a crime or harmful situation? Call the Seniors Abuse Info Line (SAIL) at 604 437-1940 in the Lower …
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… The pregnant traveller Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 41g Travel Series Download PDF … circulation. Wear comfortable shoes and loose clothing. For more information about what you can do to decrease your risk … about what you eat and drink. For tips on how to stay healthy while travelling, visit HealthLinkBC File #41e …
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… Rubella Last updated November 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 14d Download PDF Document English … and to others that need protection against rubella. For more information, see: HealthLinkBC File #14a Measles, … a blood test for rubella immunity as part of your prenatal care. If you are not immune, you should be immunized after …
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… Childhood vaccines are safe Last updated January 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File number 50c Child Immunization Series … Yes No I know vaccines are so safe that my baby can get more than one vaccine at a time. Yes No I know every batch … from harmful germs without getting the disease. Like healthy food and clean water, vaccines help keep your child …
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… or parts of the viruses and are given by injection. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #12d Inactivated … website at https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/managing-your-health/immunizations/flu Who should get the … following HealthLinkBC Files: HealthLinkBC File #12a Why seniors should get the inactivated influenza (flu) vaccine …
