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… Malaria prevention Last updated December 28, 2022 HealthLink BC File … may cause seizures, anemia, jaundice, heart failure, kidney failure, respiratory distress, coma and even death. … it gets dark each day, or first thing in the morning, to prevent mosquitoes from getting into your bedding. The …
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… Seniors' falls can be prevented Last updated July 31, 2024 HealthLink BC File … are not a normal part of aging. They are predictable and preventable. Fear of falling is common, but restricting … body active: Not only does regular physical activity help prevent falls by improving your strength and balance, but it …
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… Preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs) Last … hepatitis A and B, and human papillomavirus (HPV), can be prevented with vaccines. Talk to your health care provider … about how to get these vaccinations. How do I talk about prevention? Talk to your partner(s) about preventing STIs …
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… Preventing abuse and neglect of older adults Last updated … 14, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 93a Elder Abuse Prevention Series Download PDF Document English Document … guidance about your concern. How can abuse and neglect be prevented? There is no law in British Columbia that requires …
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… Pregnancy and folic acid (folate): Preventing neural tube defects Last updated April 16, 2024 … there is no evidence showing that these forms of folate can prevent NTDs. Folic acid is the only form of folate proven … gastric bypass surgery, advanced liver disease or receive kidney dialysis You struggle with drug or alcohol use You …
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… Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child … when they are eating: Offer food in small amounts to prevent children from putting too much food in their mouths … nurse or registered dietitian. Child Nutrition Series Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child …
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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 …
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… types: Primary first outbreak Non-primary first outbreak Recurrent outbreak A primary outbreak happens when someone … care provider. There are steps that can be taken to help prevent the virus being passed to the baby. This is most … can also decrease the chance of spreading it to others by preventing the virus from multiplying. To ease discomfort …
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… This can lead to scarring of the liver (cirrhosis), kidney disease, type 2 diabetes, liver failure, liver cancer … the nipple or areola is cracked or bleeding. How can I prevent getting or passing HCV? There is no vaccine available for HCV. To prevent hepatitis C transmission, you can: Get tested if you …
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… can also cause scarlet fever, rheumatic fever and a form of kidney disease called glomerulonephritis. What are the … your health care provider for more information. How can I prevent group A streptococcal infection? Wash your hands …
