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Safety for infants and young children during extreme heat

… heat event to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). For more information, visit: HealthLinkBC …
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Human papillomavirus HPV infection and genital warts

… are the best types of condoms to use to help prevent pregnancy and STIs. (Lambskin and sheepskin condoms can help prevent pregnancy but don’t work as well as latex or polyurethane …
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Harm reduction for families caregivers and friends of people who use substances

… Files #30c Quitting smoking HealthLinkBC Files #38d Pregnancy and alcohol use HealthLinkBC File #97 Contact with …
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Bacterial vaginosis BV

… history of certain risk factors such as: early delivery or pregnancy complications linked to infection, such as …
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Hepatitis C virus

… blood on them From a pregnant person to their baby, during pregnancy or birth What are the symptoms? Most people who …
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Calcium and your health

… during times of bone growth, such as during childhood and pregnancy. Having enough vitamin D helps your body better …
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Fibre and Your Health

… g 14 to18 38 g 26 g 19 to 50 38 g 25 g 51 to 70+ 30 g 21 g Pregnancy (any age) / 28 g Breast feeding (any age) / 29 g g …
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Hepatitis B virus infection

… include straws, pipes, spoons, cookers and needles During pregnancy to a baby before or during delivery HBV is not …
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Preventing sexually transmitted infections STIs

… (ECPs) or copper IUD (intrauterine device) can prevent pregnancy. These should be started as soon as possible. For …
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Immunization for health care workers in BC

… and pain in the joints. Infections in the first 3 months of pregnancy can cause severe harm to a developing baby; about …