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… does fluoride prevent tooth decay? Fluoride protects teeth when they first appear and as they develop over time. … make the test results available to users and the public. If you have a private/domestic well, you should do a … They found no connection between fluoridation and cancer. There is no evidence that suggests exposure to …
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… Meal and snack ideas for your 1 to 3 year old child Last updated November 1, 2022 … and development. Iron, calcium, vitamin D and healthy fats are important nutrients for young children. Regularly offer … do I help my child eat safely? Young children are at higher risk of choking. Always stay with your child while they are …
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… allergic reaction to a food? An allergic reaction occurs when a person’s immune system treats a protein (an allergen) … a food as harmful. Some children with food allergy are at risk of having a severe allergic reaction. A severe allergic … happens quickly and can cause death if not treated. If you are not sure whether your child is at risk of a severe …
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… travel during pregnancy? Pregnant women can be at increased risk of becoming infected or developing severe complications … some infections. Some of these infections can also affect your developing baby. If you are pregnant and want to … visit HealthLinkBC File #41e Traveller’s diarrhea . When do I need to seek medical care while travelling or when …
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… antibodies taken from human blood. Antibodies are proteins your immune system makes to fight germs, such as viruses or … before being used to make Ig. Several steps are included when preparing Ig to inactivate and remove viruses and … infectious viruses are present. There is an extremely small risk that some blood-borne infections could be passed on …
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… as a friend or care provider. Financial abuse can happen when a family member or friend takes over financial … can happen to both men and women. Older adults at higher risk of financial abuse tend to be alone, socially isolated … to take care of themselves. It can harm their health by reducing the resources available for proper housing, good …
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… contain viruses that can be passed on to other people. If you have contact with a person’s blood or body fluids you could be at risk of HIV, hepatitis B or hepatitis C, or other blood … tears, vomit or urine may contain and pass on these viruses when blood is present in the fluid, but the risk is low. …
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… Harm reduction for families, caregivers and friends of people who use substances Last … can families, caregivers, and friends reduce harm with a youth who is using substances? Offer fact-based information … second-hand tobacco smoke and vapour HealthLinkBC File #30b Risks of alternative tobacco and nicotine products …
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… get the vaccine? The vaccine is free for people at high risk of getting sick from pneumococcal infections including: … for people with certain medical conditions. Speak with your health care provider to find out if you need a second dose and when you should get it. It is important to keep a record of …
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… parasite that infects the intestines of humans and animals. When a person gets sick, the infection is called giardiasis … cysts can survive in lakes, ponds, creeks and streams. You can become infected if you drink or accidentally swallow … in settings such as child care centers. The risk is greatest for young children who are not yet …
