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… Dietary Fats and Your Health Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 68f Nutrition Series Download PDF … fats are liquid. Unsaturated fats are considered the healthiest type of dietary fat. Why is fat important? …
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… Immunization for health care workers in B.C. Last updated March 1, 2013 HealthLink BC File number 66 Download PDF Document English … and pain in the joints. Infections in the first 3 months of pregnancy can cause severe harm to a developing baby; about …
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… Pregnancy and folic acid (folate): Preventing neural tube defects Last updated April 16, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 38c Download PDF Document English … tube defect? NTDs can happen during the very early weeks of pregnancy, when you may not know that you are pregnant. This …
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… Residential hot tubs and pools: Health and safety tips Last updated June 6, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 27a Download PDF Document English … Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What are the health concerns of hot tub and pool use? Hot tubs and pools …
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… Unpasteurized fruit/vegetable juices and ciders: A potential health risk Last updated August 21, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 72 Download PDF Document English … unpasteurized juice or cider may have made you ill, see a health care provider immediately and notify your local …
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… transmitted infections (STIs) Last updated March 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 08o Sexually Transmitted … for an STI Discuss using protection, such as condoms, dental dam barriers and lubricant Alcohol and some … (ECPs) or copper IUD (intrauterine device) can prevent pregnancy. These should be started as soon as possible. For …
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… Water fluoridation facts Last updated August 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 28 Download PDF Document English … At low concentrations, fluoride in drinking water prevents dental cavities and improves oral health. Fluoride is added … public health measure by: Health Canada The Canadian Dental Association The Canadian Medical Association The …
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… tobacco and nicotine products Last updated March 12, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 30b Download PDF Document English … products? No. All tobacco and nicotine products carry health risks and are highly addictive. The best thing you … and stomach Heart disease, stroke and high blood pressure Dental diseases, including receding gums and tooth decay Are …
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… Prenatal ultrasound Last updated August 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 116 Download PDF Document English … 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 …
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… The pregnant traveller Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 41g Travel Series Download PDF … Spanish Document Vietnamese Is it safe to travel during pregnancy? Pregnant women can be at increased risk of … your travel plans and medical needs. If you have certain pregnancy-related or medical conditions, you may be advised …
