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… a baby at birth if their mother has hepatitis B, or is at high risk of hepatitis B infection. A baby who has a … get the vaccine at birth. For a list of those who are at higher risk of hepatitis B infection, see HealthLinkBC File … vaccine . Babies immunized at birth need to have a blood test 4 weeks after their last dose of hepatitis B …
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… to an area where the risk of meningococcal B disease is high For information on high risk travel areas, contact a travel clinic. If you want … that covers the brain, and septicemia, an infection of the blood. Permanent complications of infection include brain …
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… Nutrition Series Heart Healthy Eating for People with High Cholesterol (#68a) Healthy Eating to Lower High Blood Pressure (#68b) Iron and Your Health (#68c) Iron in …
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… or is not breathing enough, the oxygen levels in the blood decrease. This can lead to brain injury, cardiac … has been more than 900 per year. The overdoses are due to a highly toxic and unpredictable illicit drug supply. Overdose … effect if you have not taken opioids. It will not get you “high” and does not cause addiction or dependence. If you …
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… metals) linked to cancer Nicotine dependence: nicotine is highly addictive, and results in withdrawal symptoms and … Cardiovascular health: vaping can impact arteries and blood vessels, which can increase heart rate and blood pressure Respiratory health: vaping can irritate the …
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… Source: Canadian Nutrient File 2015 * These fish are higher in mercury. **Fortified plant-based beverages are … Nutrition Series Heart Healthy Eating for People with High Cholesterol (#68a) Healthy Eating to Lower High Blood Pressure (#68b) Iron and Your Health (#68c) Iron in …
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… (EC)? Emergency contraception (EC) helps prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex or a failed contraceptive. A … miscarriage if you are already pregnant. It only prevents a pregnancy from happening in the first place. Note: Emergency … contraception is different from abortion. Abortion ends a pregnancy. There are two types of abortion: medical abortion …
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… fortified plain plant-based yogurt. Choose options with higher amounts of fat per serving. Fat is an important … little or no added salt Iron Iron helps the body make red blood cells, which is important for growth and brain … plant-based iron sources, pair iron-rich foods with foods high in vitamin C, such as: Orange, grapefruit Kiwi, …
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… bacteria live in the intestine of infected persons and are highly infectious. What are the symptoms of shigellosis? The … of shigellosis include fever, diarrhea that may contain blood and/or mucous, stomach cramps, nausea and vomiting, … bits of stool on them. Men who have sex with men are at higher risk of outbreaks. How can I prevent spreading …
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… by fever (about 1 child in 3,000), a temporary drop in the blood cells that help prevent bleeding (about 1 person in … encephalitis from measles is about 1 in 1,000 which is much higher than from the vaccine. It is important to stay in the … infected with the virus in the first 3 months of their pregnancy. Rubella can also cause miscarriage or stillbirth. …
