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… Dental care for your infant and toddler Last updated March 1, 2021 … to 6 years of age. Once your child has teeth, they are at risk for tooth decay. Many things cause tooth decay, … goes into the mouth and how long it stays in the mouth. When your child eats or drinks sugars, the germs (bacteria) …
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… meats. Both nitrate and nitrite can be a health hazard when consumed at concentrations above health guideline … on test results from a neighbour’s well. Who is most at risk? Nitrate levels above the guidelines are particularly a … of nitrate. There may also be an associated link between cancer and exposure to nitrate in drinking water. What …
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… good bacteria that help you digest food and stay healthy. When antibiotics are taken to treat an illness, these good … diff infections may lead to serious illness. Who is most at risk? For most healthy people, C. diff is not a health risk. … People who are taking antibiotics People undergoing cancer chemotherapy People who have other illnesses The …
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… is also provided free to children and adults at high risk of hepatitis B infection, including: Children under 12 … such as permanent liver damage, which can lead to liver cancer and death. When you get immunized, you help protect others as well. …
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… childbirth or while breast/chest feeding. Because of the risk of passing HIV to your baby, it is very important for you to get tested for … STIs, including HIV, before having sex without a condom. When should I get tested during pregnancy? Health experts in …
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… 65 and over who live in the community fall each year. Falls are the leading cause of injury-related deaths and … can cause further frailty (weakness). This increases the risk. What factors increase the risks of falls? Health … is that they will have a severe fall leading to injuries. You can use the Staying Independent Checklist (PDF, 1,502 …
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… called Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, or SIDS, which occurs when a baby dies suddenly while sleeping without a clear … there are known safer sleep practices that reduce a baby’s risk of SIDS. Some babies, such as premature babies and … bedsharing as safe as possible. For more information about reducing the risks of bedsharing, see …
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… the intellectual and behavioural development of infants and young children. Lead-based paint is a dangerous source of … and railings can expose you and your family to health risks. Before you begin renovations, consider the following … to use in areas accessible to children or pregnant women. When painting your home, make sure that the paint you use …
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… Heat-related illness in infants and young children Last updated June 27, 2024 HealthLink BC File … it feel hotter outside than normal. Extreme heat happens when the heat and humidity are much higher than we would … year) and young children (1-5 years) may be at a higher risk of heat-related illness, especially if they do not have …
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… 2 (SARS-CoV-2) that causes COVID-19. The vaccines cause your body to produce antibodies that will help protect you … vaccines are especially important for those at increased risk of infection or severe disease, including: People 65 … COVID-19 illness, including hospitalization and death. When you get immunized, you help protect others as well, …
