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… The harmful effects of second-hand tobacco smoke and vapour Last updated August 7, 2024 HealthLink BC …
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… your risk of lung cancer decreases by half. After 15 years smoke-free, your risk of a heart attack is the same as that of someone who never smoked. How can I get ready to quit? Planning can help you … list of the reasons you want to quit smoking. Keep the list handy as a reminder. 2. Pick your quit day Pick the day …
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… Hand, foot and mouth disease Last updated July 29, 2024 … Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is hand, foot and mouth disease? Hand, foot and mouth disease … hands often with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds. This is especially important after changing a …
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… Hand washing: Help stop the spread of germs Last updated … Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Wash your hands often to keep yourself and others healthy. Hand … of your hands with plain soap and water for at least 20 seconds, and rub hands together to create lather (to help …
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… seat because their airway may become restricted. Do not smoke around your baby Smoking or exposure to second-hand smoke increases the risk of SIDS. Carefully consider …
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… children away from harmful substances such as cigarette smoke. For more information on how second-hand smoke can harm babies and children, see HealthLinkBC …
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… animal or the area around the animal and do not wash your hands afterward, the germs can spread from hands to mouth. … are in the animal areas DO NOT: Eat, drink, chew gum or smoke Let your child lick or suck their fingers or bite … water and soap Rub hands together briskly for at least 20 seconds or the time it takes to sing the ABC song. Do not …
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… to occur in babies between 2 and 4 months of age. The second kind of sleep-related infant death is accidental. … their airway to become restricted. Keep your pregnancy smoke-free and give your baby a smoke-free environment A baby exposed to second-hand smoke, or whose mother smoked before or after birth, …
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… tobacco but do have nicotine in them. These are like smokeless tobacco products. The user places the pouch in … is burned in a traditional smoking pipe Bidis. These are hand-rolled cigarettes of tobacco. They are wrapped in … that could put you at risk Do not vape around others. The second-hand vapour from an e-cigarette might be harmful. The …
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… in the first few days and during growth spurts. By their second day of life, most babies feed at least 8 times in 24 … they may: Open their mouth or lick their lips Bring their hands to their mouth Smack their lips or make sucking noises … or vaping. If you drink alcohol regularly, use cannabis, smoke or vape, discuss with a health care provider, public …
