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… Preventing neural tube defects Last updated April 16, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 38c Download PDF Document English … Too much folic acid may cause health problems. Do not take more than 1000 mcg (1 mg) of folic acid from fortified foods … liver or liver products during the first trimester, have no more than 75 grams (2.5 ounces) per week. Foods fortified …
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… Sulphur dioxide (SO2) Last updated December 12, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 65f Download PDF Document English … of small solid or liquid particles floating in the air. For more information on particulate matter, please visit … e-change/services/national-pollutant-release-inventory/tools-resources-data/sulphur-dioxide.html BC Lung Foundation: Air …
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… in British Columbia Last updated November 14, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 49a Download PDF Document English … should see your health care provider immediately. Who is more likely to get sick? People who have a greater chance of … quality of the water you are drinking, contact the local environmental health officer at the health authority. Visit …
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… and scalds in young children Last updated February 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 123 Download PDF Document English … develop), so burns and scalds can occur faster and may be more severe Young children are small and still growing, so … Burns and scalds occur more frequently in boys than girls Environmental risk factors: Kitchen hazards: Hot drinks left …
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… FASD include problems with motor skills, physical health, learning, memory, attention, communication and social … of strengths as well as challenges in these areas. For more information on FASD, see HealthLinkBC File #38e Fetal … in your area, search the HealthLink BC Services and Resources Directory at www.healthlinkbc.ca/find or call …
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… Pasteurized and raw milk Last updated September 11, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 03 Download PDF Document English … milk. Children and younger adults were found to be more affected by the illnesses. Some argue that because they … or contact BCCDC Food Safety and Environmental Health at fpinfo@bccdc.ca . Image … …
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… Urethritis Last updated February 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 08b Sexually Transmitted … chlamydia or herpes simplex virus. These cases are seen more in young, sexually active men. Other organisms that are … that may involve the urethra can cause urethritis. For more information about gonorrhea and chlamydia, see …
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… Trichomoniasis Last updated May 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 08p Sexually Transmitted … File #08c Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) for more information. What is the treatment? Trichomoniasis is … who will help you to decide if you or your partners need more treatment. Re-testing after treatment is not necessary …
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… Cervicitis Last updated March 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 08f Sexually Transmitted … the antibiotics, or speak to your health care provider for more information. How can I reduce my chance of getting a … chances of passing infections on to your partner(s). The more partners you have, the higher your chances of getting …
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… Pubic lice Last updated February 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 08h Sexually Transmitted … jelly (e.g. Vaseline®) as it can irritate the eyes. For more information about treatment, speak with your health … chances of passing infections on to your partner(s). The more partners you have, the more likely you are to be …
