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… specifically to the use of nicotine products. What are the risks of vaping? Vaping can impact your health in several ways: Exposure to toxic and cancer-causing chemicals: the aerosol produced through … day Note the concentration of nicotine you use. Gradually reducing the concentration of nicotine over time may help …
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… Health Risks in the Wilderness Last updated July 1, 2023 HealthLink … Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese If you travel or hike in the wilderness, you should be aware of … and where you are going. Always use well-marked trails when hiking and stay on them to avoid getting lost. How can …
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… Asbestos: When should I worry? Last updated February 1, 2024 … by asbestos? Most of the time asbestos poses very little risk to your health. It is only a risk if you breathe in … diseases such as: Asbestosis (scarring of the lungs) Lung cancer Mesothelioma (a rare form of cancer of the lining of …
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… Risks of alternative tobacco and nicotine products Last … alternative tobacco and nicotine products are sold in B.C.? When people think of tobacco products, they usually think of … lung function and increase your risk of heart disease and cancer. Most vapes contain nicotine and are as addictive as …
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… fruit/vegetable juices and ciders: A potential health risk Last updated August 21, 2024 HealthLink BC File number … contaminate fruits and water spread these germs to people when the fruit is unwashed, washed in contaminated water or … systems (such as those with HIV or those being treated for cancer) These vulnerable groups should not drink …
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… Feeding your baby formula: Before you start Last updated October 30, … religious or cultural reasons Start to offer solid foods when your baby is around 6 months of age Continue offering … formula, prepare it carefully. Some babies have a higher risk of getting sick from powdered infant formula. This …
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… from certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV) that cause cancers of the anus, cervix, mouth and throat, penis, vagina … 3 doses over a 6 month period. Children who start a series when they are 9 to 14 years of age need 2 doses given at … not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye syndrome. For more information on Reye …
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… for my health? Folate helps make healthy new cells. If you do not get enough folate, you could get anemia. People … Why is folate important for my baby? Folate lowers the risk of your unborn baby having a neural tube defect (NTD). … growing baby that becomes the brain and spine. NTDs happen when this tube does not close completely and the brain or …
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… the influenza virus. Getting sick with influenza also puts you at risk of other infections. These include viral or bacterial … it to others by: Getting an influenza vaccine Staying home when you are ill Washing your hands regularly Cleaning and …
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… diarrhea Stomach cramps Nausea Vomiting Bloating Gas If you or your child experience any of these symptoms after … see your health care provider right away. Who is most at risk of becoming sick? Young children, pregnant people, … fluids or feces of an infected animal. Disease may spread when touching an infected animal, or by coming into contact …
