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… Tuberculosis (TB) skin test Last updated October 30, 2024 HealthLink BC File … HealthLinkBC File #51a Tuberculosis (TB) . What is a TB skin test? You can use a TB Skin Test (TST) to look for TB … a TST to see if you have ever been exposed to TB. It tells your health care provider if your body has “seen” the …
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… Protecting your baby against hepatitis B at birth Last updated February … Hepatitis B is also one of the main causes of liver cancer, which can be fatal. This is why getting protection … include permanent liver damage, which can lead to liver cancer and death. When you get your child immunized, you …
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… Contact with blood or body fluids: Protecting against infection Last updated November 1, 2016 … always treat them as potentially infectious. If you prick yourself with a used needle, hold the affected limb down low … If you are splashed with blood or body fluids and your skin has an open wound, healing sore, or scratch, wash the …
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… Vitamin D and your health Last updated September 1, 2021 HealthLink BC … vitamin D when you are outside and the sun is on your bare skin. Many factors affect how much vitamin D your body can … your vitamin D needs since it increases the risk of skin cancer. How much vitamin D do I need each day? Recommended …
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… Fibre and Your Health Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … your risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and colon cancer. Insoluble fibre can help keep your gut healthy and … Size Total Fibre (grams) Vegetables and fruit Apple, with skin 1 medium 3.5 Avocado ½ fruit 6.7 Banana or kiwi 1 …
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… Your child's feelings Last updated April 1, 2019 HealthLink … someone in their life who loves them no matter what. Show your child that you love them all the time – even when you are angry with them. Let your child know you love them by smiling, touching, talking, …
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… Iron and Your Health Last updated November 1, 2020 HealthLink BC File … Vietnamese Why is iron important? Iron is a mineral that your body uses to make hemoglobin (pronounced “hee-muh-glow-bin”). Hemoglobin is found in your red blood cells and helps carry oxygen to all parts of …
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… Calcium and your health Last updated September 1, 2021 HealthLink BC … Aim to include several of these foods each day to meet your calcium needs. If you don't eat foods high in calcium daily, it may be hard to meet your needs. What affects how much calcium is absorbed? Many …
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… The benefits of immunizing your child Last updated January 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File … Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Protect your children. Get all their vaccines on time. The vaccines … Young babies Seniors People with diseases such as cancer or other medical conditions Vaccines help protect all …
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… Dietary Fats and Your Health Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … you feel full longer. The type of fat you eat can affect your health. Choosing unsaturated instead of saturated fats … dishes such as pizza, lasagna, tacos or spaghetti Choose skinless poultry and lean cuts of meat such as inside or …
