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Vaginal yeast infection

… infections? Vaginal yeast infections can be caused by many factors, some of which include: current or recent use of …

Healthy snacks for adults

… of food, and how often we eat can change based on many factors. This includes age, daily routine, activity level, …

Pelvic inflammatory disease PID

… done. How is it spread? PID is most often caused by STIs. Factors that make getting PID more likely include having: …

Vegan feeding guidelines for babies and toddlers

Cyclospora infection cyclosporiasis

… linked to eating contaminated, imported fresh produce. High-risk foods include leafy green vegetables, fresh peas, fresh … before eating them. However, washing may not eliminate the risk Be aware that eating fresh produce imported from … Asia into B.C. in the spring and summer will increase your risk of Cyclospora infection To reduce your risk of …

The pregnant traveller

… travel during pregnancy? Pregnant women can be at increased risk of becoming infected or developing severe complications … kit Contact your local travel clinic to determine any risks of travelling to your destination(s) and to ensure … care provider or local travel clinic for information on the risk of infection while travelling, versus the risk of …

Safe sleeping for babies

… a safe sleeping environment for your baby will reduce the risk of injuries and sleep related infant death, including … baby Smoking or exposure to second-hand smoke increases the risk of SIDS. Carefully consider the risks of bedsharing The safest place for your baby to sleep …

Quitting smoking

… people, these include: Improve your health and lower your risk of smoking-caused illness, like heart and lung … and lower blood pressure. Within one year of quitting, your risk of having a smoking-related heart attack decreases by half. 10 years after quitting, your risk of lung cancer decreases by half. After 15 years …

The harmful effects of second-hand tobacco smoke and vapour

… nearby, especially children. There are ways to reduce the risks, such as by making your home smoke-free. How harmful … toxic and at least 70 that can cause cancer. There is no risk-free level of exposure to second-hand smoke or vapour. … Regular exposure to second-hand smoke can cause harm. The risk and severity of the harm depends on the length of …

Malaria prevention

… coma and even death. Areas of the world where malaria is a risk include Africa, South East Asia, South Asia, the Middle … wears off a few years after moving away from an area with risk of malaria. People who move to Canada from at risk areas will need anti-malaria medication when visiting …