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… energy drinks, use them with caution. Check the label for the caffeine content. Follow the warnings and … Too much caffeine can: Disrupt sleep and impact mental and physical health Cause increased heart rate and blood … not needed for most children and teens who are physically active. Water is the best source of hydration. For those …
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… Abuse and neglect of older adults: Information for family caregivers Last updated September 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 93b Elder Abuse Prevention Series … they rely on or trust. It can take many forms including physical, emotional, financial, sexual, spiritual or social. …
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… and outdoor air pollution Last updated December 12, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 65e Download PDF Document English … geographical features such as mountains or bodies of water. For example, air pollution can get trapped in mountain … average concentrations. Air quality is also reported in the form of the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI). The AQHI …
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… of immunizing your child Last updated January 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File number 50b Child Immunization Series … Nathan to the hospital. The doctors said Nathan had a stroke, likely from having chickenpox 6 months earlier. … help prevent diseases that can cause lifelong damage. For example, meningococcal disease can cause brain damage, …
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… age children and their vision Last updated January 12, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 53b Download PDF Document English … eye contact Difficulty following objects or people Poor performance in school or lack of concentration Lack of coordination or clumsiness in physical activities How can I help to prevent eye injuries …
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… to have more than 1 type of HPV infection at the same time. For an accurate diagnosis, a health care provider should … oral, vaginal or anal sex, or during any other sexual activity in which skin-to-skin contact takes place. How common is HPV infection? Three out of 4 sexually active people will get at least one HPV infection at some …
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… abuse of older adults Last updated February 24, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 93d Elder Abuse Prevention Series … abuse that people may experience in later life. It accounts for over half of elder abuse situations reported. Financial … abuse tend to be alone, socially isolated and either physically or emotionally unwell. For information about how …
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… from my well safe to drink? There are 2 categories of wells for drinking water: those that service drinking water supply … does indicate: The well may require improved sanitation or physical upgrades The well may be subject to surface … chemicals Chemicals found in well water can come from human activity and natural sources. Most naturally occurring …
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… about influenza (the flu) Last updated September 16, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 12b Influenza (Flu) Series … during years with widespread or epidemic influenza activity. How can you prevent influenza? You can reduce the … or object, and then touch your own eyes, mouth or nose before washing your hands. You can spread the influenza virus …
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… other biological contaminants Last updated October 29, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 65b Download PDF Document English … fungi, naturally found both indoors and outdoors. Except for yeasts, which reproduce by budding, moulds spread by … to be inhaled and some can cause health problems. Moulds, for example, can cause allergic reactions. Bacteria and …
