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… Pregnancy and folic acid (folate): Preventing neural tube defects Last updated April … Foods fortified with folic acid will list folate on the nutrition facts table. The amount of folate is shown as DFE, …
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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 … equipment and other measures. For more information about preventing HIV, visit HealthLinkBC File #08m HIV and HIV …
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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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… 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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… or side effects of medications, alcohol use, poor nutrition, dehydration or lack of sleep Social and economic … regarding physical activity, visit the websites below: Preventing falls as you age … /healthy-eating-physical-activity/age-and-stage/older-adults/preventing-falls HealthLinkBC File #68j Healthy eating and …
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… Preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs) Last … do I talk about prevention? Talk to your partner(s) about preventing STIs before having oral, genital or anal sex. … (ECPs) or copper IUD (intrauterine device) can prevent pregnancy. These should be started as soon as possible. For …
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… Preventing abuse and neglect of older adults Last updated … dehydrated (not getting enough fluids) or suffer from malnutrition (not getting enough food). Some signs of abuse, … Abuse of Older Adults Image Elder Abuse Prevention Series Preventing abuse and neglect of older adults (#93a) Abuse …
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… Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child … updated April 16, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 110b Child Nutrition Series Download PDF Document English Document … Toddler's First Steps www.healthlinkbc.ca/pregnancy-parenting/toddlers-first-steps Rules for operating …
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… Preventing Water-Borne Infections For People with Weakened … Your Baby Formula: Safely Making and Storing Formula … Preventing Water-Borne Infections For People with Weakened …
