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Maintenance and operation of onsite sewage systems

… of sludge to renew bacterial activity How can I prevent problems with my sewage system? Onsite sewage systems can be …

Safe sleeping for babies

… for your baby will reduce the risk of injuries and sleep related infant death, including sudden infant death syndrome … sleep. Healthy babies and newborns do not choke or have any problems from sleeping on their backs. When your baby can … is any smoking in the home, if smoking occurred during the pregnancy or if the adults in the bed are less alert due to …

Young children and their vision

… this important time of visual development. Should vision problems be corrected at an early age? Yes, some vision …

Harm reduction for families caregivers and friends of people who use substances

… using substances for positive or social benefits, to having problems with substance use, and at the far end of the … Files #30c Quitting smoking HealthLinkBC Files #38d Pregnancy and alcohol use HealthLinkBC File #97 Contact with …

Rubella

… be born with severe birth defects, including deafness, eye problems, heart defects, liver, spleen and brain damage. … women who have rubella infection in the first 3 months of pregnancy. CRS is rare because so many women are immune to … If you are not immune, you should be immunized after your pregnancy, preferably before leaving the hospital. Rubella …

The harmful effects of second-hand tobacco smoke and vapour

… smoke have a greater risk of suffering from: Breathing problems, such as increased coughing, wheezing, pneumonia … more information, please visit HealthLinkBC File #46 Sleep related infant death Children exposed to second-hand smoke … research indicates that exposure to nicotine during pregnancy may impact fetal development. How can I prevent …

Chlamydia

… if the baby is not treated. If you have chlamydia during pregnancy, the baby may develop pneumonia. Chlamydia … reactive arthritis, which includes skin, eye and joint problems. It is also associated with a higher chance of … may include difficulty getting pregnant, ectopic or tubal pregnancy or pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). See …

Influenza flu immunization Myths and facts

… with allergies can get an influenza vaccine without any problems. However, if you have had a severe allergic … given by injection is considered safe at any stage of pregnancy. People in the second half of pregnancy are at much higher risk of hospitalization due to …

Vaginal yeast infection

… or recent use of antibiotics; use of corticosteroid; problems with your immune system; use of birth control pills; pregnancy; or high blood sugar from poorly controlled … are the best types of condoms to use to help prevent pregnancy and STIs. (Animal skin condoms can help prevent …

Gonorrhea

… may include difficulty getting pregnant, ectopic or tubal pregnancy or pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). See … reactive arthritis which includes skin, eye and joint problems. It is also associated with a higher chance of … are the best types of condoms to use to help prevent pregnancy and STIs. (Lambskin and sheepskin condoms can help …