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… Tigrinya Document Ukrainian Document Vietnamese Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting all vaccines on time, your child can be protected from many diseases over a lifetime. Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. …
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… term "vaping" is also used to refer to the inhalation of cannabis aerosols; however, this page refers specifically to … of nicotine products. What are the risks of vaping? Vaping can impact your health in several ways: Exposure to toxic and …
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… Document Vietnamese Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. … the hepatitis A virus. The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. Who should get the hepatitis A vaccine? The … A vaccine is provided free to Indigenous children and youth 6 months to 18 years of age. The vaccine is also …
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… Document Vietnamese Travel vaccines are recommended if you travel to or work in some countries. Discuss your travel … by infected mosquitoes. The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. Who should get the vaccine? If you are travelling to … centres in B.C., visit the Public Health Agency of Canada: …
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… virus. The vaccine is made from killed rabies virus and cannot cause rabies. In B.C., the rabies vaccine is provided … rabies. It is also provided free to students attending a Canadian Veterinary College or Animal Health Training … If an animal that may have rabies has bitten or scratched you, get RabIg and rabies vaccine as soon as possible. If …
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… wells (those serving only 1 single family dwelling). If you do not know what type of well you are connected to please contact your local … for a list of qualified labs). Unsafe drinking water can make you sick. Even if you are not sick right now, your …
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… Dietary Fats and Your Health Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … Dietary fat is made up of fatty acids. There are two main types of fatty acids: saturated and unsaturated. Fats are … and make you feel full longer. The type of fat you eat can affect your health. Choosing unsaturated instead of …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting all the vaccines on time, your child can be protected from many diseases over a lifetime. … tetanus, pertussis, polio, and Haemophilus influenzae type b. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #105 …
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… (Flu) Vaccine . All of the vaccines are approved by Health Canada. In B.C., influenza vaccines are usually available beginning in October. For your best protection, get immunized as soon as possible. You … Kidney disease, chronic liver disease such as hepatitis, diabetes, cancer or anemia Health conditions causing …
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… Vietnamese Why do I need iron? Iron is a mineral that your body uses to make hemoglobin (pronounced … fruit like raisins Some foods have iron added to them. In Canada, iron must be added to certain foods like white flour … much. What are the different forms of iron? There are 2 types of iron found in foods: Heme iron is found in meat, …
