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… Lack of coordination or clumsiness in physical activities How can I help to prevent eye injuries for my child? You can reduce the risk of eye injuries and increase eye safety for children. … Cord and string attachments are not recommended due to the risk of strangulation. If a cord or string attachment is …
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… support and build trust for loved ones who use substances. How can families, caregivers and friends reduce harm with … Accept that the person may not want supports at this time How can families, caregivers, and friends reduce harm with a … second-hand tobacco smoke and vapour HealthLinkBC File #30b Risks of alternative tobacco and nicotine products …
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… used by trans-masculine or non-binary parents to describe how they feed their baby from their bodies. Both … to babies who are not breastfed or chestfed May lower the risk of sleep-related infant death Why is breastfeeding or … of water nearby when you breastfeed or chestfeed. Continue taking a daily multivitamin with 400 mcg of folic acid. You …
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… liver disease, cirrhosis, liver cancer and even death. How is hepatitis C virus spread? HCV is spread primarily … tested if you engaged in any behavior that increases the risk for HCV transmission in the last 12 months since your … C Basics Government of Canada – Hepatitis C: Prevention and risks For more information on who should be tested for HCV …
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… pavement, outdoor metal slides or car doors. Research has shown that exposure to UV radiation can also affect the immune system, leading to greater risk of infections and reduced vaccine effectiveness. The … too much sun exposure, you can significantly reduce their risk of developing skin cancer. How can I protect my child …
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… involves: Following policies and procedures that reduce the risk of accidental exposures to foods that cause allergic … treat this as a priority. Do not ignore early symptoms. How is a severe allergic reaction treated? When a reaction … surfaces well between preparing different foods Do not take risks. If you are not certain a food is safe for a resident …
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… or came out less than 6 hours after intercourse You missed taking 1 birth control pill in the first week You missed … pregnant, ECPs will not interrupt the pregnancy or pose a risk to the fetus. Copper IUD Side effects of an IUD can … 1-800-739-7367 or visit www.optionsforsexualhealth.org . Do teenagers need a parent’s consent? No. You can use or get a …
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… and the sun is on your bare skin. Many factors affect how much vitamin D your body can make such as: Age: less is … the sun to meet your vitamin D needs since it increases the risk of skin cancer. How much vitamin D do I need each day? Recommended amounts …
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… with voluntary coordination Once a person begins showing signs or symptoms of CJD, the disease advances … problems Difficulty with speech and movement Increased risk of pneumonia Dementia Coma and eventual death CJD is … a person, it can take up to 30 years before symptoms begin. How does a person get CJD? Most cases of CJD, about 93 …
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… the symptoms of toxoplasmosis? Most infected people do not show any symptoms. A healthy person’s immune system usually … can also cause blurred vision or temporary loss of vision. How is toxoplasmosis spread? All animals and birds can … be sure to follow the advice in this HealthLinkBC File on how to avoid infection. A growing fetus can become infected …
