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… or any persistent diarrhea or vomiting, see your health care provider. You may be asked to submit a … to detect so you may have to submit more than 1 sample. Your health care provider will decide if treatment with … If you have a Cryptosporidium infection do not swim in a body of water used by the public, such as: lakes, ponds, …
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… a variety of foods, including food you might have stored in your cupboards or pantry. If you eat food that has been … fruit on the counter), or burrows in the soil outside. When your house is quiet, it is also possible to hear rodents … at www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/environment/pesticides-pest-management/managing-pests/animals/rodents , or contact your …
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… vaccines are usually available beginning in October. For your best protection, get immunized as soon as possible. You … at https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/managing-your-health/immunizations/flu . Who should get the vaccine? … condition that can result in weakness and paralysis of the body’s muscles. It most commonly occurs after infections. In …
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… drinking water. Wildfire smoke can have a harmful effect on your body. Drinking lots of water helps reduce inflammation and … for a wildfire www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/emergency-management/preparedbc/know-your-hazards/wildfires . For …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Your health care provider may request that you have one or more ultrasound scans during your pregnancy. These prenatal ultrasound scans provide … important medical information that will help you and your health care provider create the best care plan for you …
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… during pregnancy 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, … Poor dental health may affect the general oral health of your developing baby. Research shows there may be a link …
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… about their world through all of the sounds around them. If your child cannot hear well, they will likely have trouble … is not hearing well. It is impossible to know exactly how your baby hears by watching their responses to everyday … hearing screened through the BC Early Hearing Program. Your baby’s hearing screening may happen in the hospital …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Wash your hands often to keep yourself and others healthy. Hand washing is the most … or vomiting. Why is hand washing important? Washing your hands and your child’s hands is the best way to stop …
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… . It is not known how much alcohol it takes to cause harm. Your baby's brain and nervous system develop throughout your pregnancy. All types of alcohol, including beer, wine, hard liquor, coolers and ciders, can harm your baby. Binge drinking, that is, drinking more than 3 …
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… know what type of well you are connected to please contact your local health authority. If you own a well that supplies … ). You should contact your local health authority for further information ( … (eg. a private household) you are responsible for testing your water to determine if it is safe for you and your …
