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… important? It is important to take care of your teeth and gums during pregnancy for the following reasons: Hormonal changes during pregnancy can affect your gums, causing them to bleed, become more sensitive, swollen … and red. This is called "pregnancy gingivitis" or gum disease Gingivitis can lead to more serious periodontal (gum …
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… How can I protect my children from malaria? Malaria is a disease caused by mosquito bites and tiny parasites that get …
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… canals or lakes, which may contain parasites that cause disease Do not swim in the ocean if it is near sewage … visit HealthLinkBC File #07a Rabies Prevent insect-borne diseases Insect bites can spread diseases such as dengue fever, malaria, yellow fever and …
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… your risk of smoking-caused illness, like heart and lung diseases, throat and oral cancer, and emphysema Improve your … of the methods below: NRT, such as the nicotine patch or gum Prescription medications that can help reduce cravings … symptoms less intense. NRT products, such as the patch or gum are non-prescription medications that contain nicotine. …
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… People with asthma or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) are at greater risk. Young children and older … body. Particles can worsen existing heart and respiratory diseases, including emphysema and bronchitis. Children who … you have medical conditions, such as asthma, COPD or heart disease, follow a management plan developed with your health …
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… include: Increased risk of developing heart and lung diseases, diabetes and dementia Adverse birth outcomes such … include: Children Older adults Those with heart or lung disease, such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) People who are pregnant and their unborn …
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… Vietnamese What is Tuberculosis (TB)? TB is a serious disease caused by a germ (bacteria) that spreads through the … must be in close contact with someone with untreated TB disease of the lungs for a long period of time and needs to … Not everyone with TB infection will become sick with the disease. What is the difference between TB infection and TB …
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… age of 12 or 13. Dental care includes cleaning your baby’s gums even before the teeth come into the mouth. Keeping your child’s teeth and gums clean is the easiest way to keep them healthy. What is … and mouth every day. Lift the lip so you can see along the gum line when cleaning. Look for white or brown areas, which …
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… that infects human white blood cells. It can cause disease of the nervous system or leukemia. Is this a new disease? No. This disease was first described in 1980 and has been identified …
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… to build protection from harmful germs without getting the disease. Like healthy food and clean water, vaccines help … in detail. Is it safer to get immunized than to get the disease? Yes. The danger from the disease is much greater than the risk of a side effect from …
