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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 alcohol use Last updated July 1, 2021 … Spanish Document Vietnamese What are the risks of drinking during pregnancy? There are a number of risks for you and your …
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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 your …
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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 … (NPN). An NPN means the supplement meets Health Canada's safety standards for natural health products Talk to a …
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… Safety for the perinatal population during extreme heat Last updated June 27, 2024 HealthLink BC … a cool indoor environment. Weight normally gained during a pregnancy can make it harder for the body to maintain a safe …
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… Ultraviolet radiation Last updated August 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … . For more information For more information on sun safety, see HealthLinkBC File #26 Sun safety for children . Image … Ultraviolet radiation …
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… Safety for infants and young children during extreme heat Last updated June 27, 2024 HealthLink BC … caffeinated drinks to reduce the risk of dehydration Car Safety Never leave your infant or child alone in the car, …
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… Sun safety for children Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC … exhaustion, skin cancers, cataracts and other eye diseases. During the warm summer months, a child’s sensitive skin can … or logo on the label). For a small number of children, the chemicals in some sunscreens can trigger a skin rash or burn …
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… Safety tips for swimmers Last updated February 17, 2023 … drownings and deaths are preventable by following simple safety rules. These rules apply around all bodies of water, … sunscreen Protect your children from UV rays (Ultraviolet Radiation). Wear sun protective clothing, seek shade and use …
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… Food safety in child care facilities Last updated March 28, 2023 … is available for child-care providers? Caring About Food Safety is a free online course: … w2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/keeping-bc-healthy-safe/food-safety/food-safety-courses . FOODSAFE levels 1 and 2 are …
