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… Healthy Eating to Lower High Blood Pressure Last updated … This can damage your arteries over time and increase your risk of heart disease and stroke. Another term for high … potassium. Foods rich in potassium include vegetables and fruits, milk, yogurt, beans, peas, lentils, nuts and seeds. …
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… infection (cyclosporiasis) Last updated November 24, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 121 Download PDF Document English … linked to eating contaminated, imported fresh produce. High-risk foods include leafy green vegetables, fresh peas, fresh … your hands before, during and after preparing food Wash fruits and vegetables as thoroughly as possible before …
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… your 1 to 3 year old child Last updated November 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 69e Child Nutrition Series … of your family enjoy. Include a variety of vegetables and fruits, whole grains and protein foods for healthy growth … do I help my child eat safely? Young children are at higher risk of choking. Always stay with your child while they are …
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… Breastfeeding or chestfeeding Last updated July 12, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 70 Child Nutrition Series Download … to babies who are not breastfed or chestfed May lower the risk of sleep-related infant death Why is breastfeeding or … day, you can try to: Add a snack during the day, such as fruit with plain yogurt or vegetables with hummus Have an …
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… care for your infant and toddler Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 19 Download PDF Document English … to 6 years of age. Once your child has teeth, they are at risk for tooth decay. Many things cause tooth decay, … use of a baby bottle or sippy cup filled with milk, juice or formula (especially at bedtime) Not brushing your …
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… minor consent and immunization Last updated October 8, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 119 Download PDF Document English … of age. One of the topics covered in the Infants Act is the health care of children. The Infants Act states that … child understands the details of the treatment, including risks and benefits. It is up to the health care provider to …
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… Japanese encephalitis vaccine Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 41h Travel Series Download PDF … working in some countries. It is important to talk to your health care provider or visit a travel clinic at least 6 to … for 1 month or more you may need to get the vaccine. The risk of getting the virus depends on the season of travel, …
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… and outdoor air pollution Last updated December 12, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 65e Download PDF Document English … Air quality is also reported in the form of the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI). The AQHI provides information about … of air quality for the next 36 hours. The level of health risk is provided on a scale of 1 to 10 or higher. The health …
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… tobacco smoke and vapour Last updated August 7, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 30a Download PDF Document English … smoking or vaping. This smoke or vapour is harmful to the health of both the person who smokes or vapes, and those who … nearby, especially children. There are ways to reduce the risks, such as by making your home smoke-free. How harmful …
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… Sleep related infant death Last updated November 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 46 Download PDF Document English … there are known safer sleep practices that reduce a baby’s risk of SIDS. Some babies, such as premature babies and … babies who spit up a lot are safer sleeping on their backs. Healthy babies will naturally swallow or cough up fluids on …
