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… Pregnancy and alcohol use Last updated July 1, 2021 … Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What are the risks of drinking during pregnancy? There are a number of risks for you and …
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… HIV testing in pregnancy Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … people. A person with HIV can pass the virus to their baby during pregnancy, childbirth or while breast/chest feeding. Because …
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… Pregnancy and dental health Last updated July 1, 2021 … Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Why is dental health during pregnancy important? It is important to take care of … may be a link between periodontal disease and having a pre-term or low-birth weight baby. These babies are at greater …
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… Pregnancy and folic acid (folate): Preventing neural tube … of being born with a neural 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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… Health Risks in the Wilderness Last updated July 1, 2023 HealthLink … can I prepare for the wilderness? Whether your activity is during the summer or winter, on land or water, remember the … beforehand. Park wardens, wildlife officers, and even signs posted at the trailhead can help. Be alert and pay attention …
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… Caring for seniors in long-term care in an emergency Last updated August 24, 2023 … to consider if you want to care for your family member during an emergency: Is your home suitable and accessible … a safe home temperature? This is particularly important during extreme hot or cold weather Do they have behaviours …
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… Risks of alternative tobacco and nicotine products Last … tobacco or tobacco-free herbal shisha In this article, the term "tobacco use" refers to the use of commercial products. … No. All tobacco and nicotine products carry health risks and are highly addictive. The best thing you can do …
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… a cool indoor environment. Weight normally gained during a pregnancy can make it harder for the body to maintain a safe … Extreme heat may raise the risk of pregnancy related complications. If it gets very hot in your home, plan to go … yourself from extreme heat, you can help reduce these risks. If you experience heat-related symptoms or increased …
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… since these pathogens can cause more than just short-term diarrhea: Toxigenic E.coli can cause permanent kidney … can cause liver damage Cryptosporidium causes long term diarrhea Who is at greatest risk? People at higher risk …
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… Safety for infants and young children during extreme heat Last updated June 27, 2024 HealthLink BC … the heat and humidity are much higher than we would expect during a normal summer day. Extreme heat can be harmful to … more safety information on how to keep pregnant or early postpartum individuals safe from extreme heat, visit: …
