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… Ultraviolet radiation Last updated August 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is ultraviolet radiation? Ultraviolet (UV) radiation comes mainly from the sun as part of the …
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… Pregnancy and alcohol use Last updated July 1, 2021 … Document Vietnamese What are the risks of drinking during pregnancy? There are a number of risks for you and your … There is no known safe amount of alcohol at any stage of pregnancy. It is safest not to drink at all when you are …
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… Pregnancy and dental health Last updated July 1, 2021 … Spanish Document Vietnamese Why is dental health during pregnancy important? It is important to take care of your teeth and gums during pregnancy for the following reasons: Hormonal changes during …
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… HIV testing in pregnancy Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … A person with HIV can pass the virus to their baby during pregnancy, childbirth or while breast/chest feeding. Because … to improve your own health and help you have a healthy pregnancy and baby. Should I get tested if I am planning a …
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… Pregnancy and folic acid (folate): Preventing neural tube … tube defect? NTDs can happen during the very early weeks of pregnancy, when you may not know that you are pregnant. This … Continue to take your multivitamin every day during your pregnancy and for 4 to 6 weeks after, or for as long as you …
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… reducing health risks. You can disinfect water by adding chemicals, using heat, using ultraviolet (UV) radiation, filtration or using a combination of these … What if the water is heavily contaminated or polluted with chemicals? Boiling water or adding bleach does not make …
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… that you have one or more ultrasound scans during your pregnancy. These prenatal ultrasound scans provide important … used to assess certain conditions that might arise in your pregnancy The endovaginal scan provides a better view of the … Ultrasound is not an X-ray and does not use ionizing radiation. All ultrasound scans are ordered by a doctor, …
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… that you cannot taste, see or smell, such as bacteria and chemicals that could affect your health. These can enter … is complete and continued annually. The most common chemicals of concern in B.C. groundwater are: nitrates, … you may notice taste, odour, or staining of fixtures. Other chemicals Chemicals found in well water can come from human …
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… propylene glycol, glycerol (vegetable glycerin) and other chemicals. Flavouring ingredients include chemicals and blends of chemicals used to make different flavours. The term "vaping" …
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… that can easily be damaged by exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation (rays) of the sun, even on cloudy or overcast … slides or car doors. Research has shown that exposure to UV radiation can also affect the immune system, leading to … or logo on the label). For a small number of children, the chemicals in some sunscreens can trigger a skin rash or burn …
