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… a tissue or your shirt sleeve rather than your hands to prevent droplets from spreading to others. Put used tissues … while you rest and recover: Drink plenty of liquids to prevent dehydration Reduce fever, and relieve headache and … please visit HealthLinkBC File #84 Reye syndrome . Prevent scratching by trimming fingernails, and wear gloves …
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… rare disorders. Finding and treating these disorders early prevents or reduces serious health problems. If not treated, … cause serious health problems. Early treatment can usually prevent these problems. Endocrine disorders: Endocrine … not produce enough hormones. Replacing these hormones can prevent: Growth problems Intellectual disability or …
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… February 14, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 93c Elder Abuse Prevention Series Download PDF Document English Document … the following HealthLinkBC Files: HealthLinkBC File #93a Preventing Abuse and Neglect in Older Adults HealthLinkBC … File #93d Financial Abuse of Older Adults Image Elder Abuse Prevention Series Preventing abuse and neglect of older …
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… your bones and muscles strong Build a healthy immune system Prevent chronic disease and illness Manage health conditions … plant-based foods can help you get more fibre. Fibre helps prevent constipation, which is more common as we age. If you increase the amount of fibre you eat, drink enough fluid to keep your bowel movements soft. A type of fibre …
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… organs. TB is curable. In British Columbia, medicines to prevent or cure TB are free through Provincial TB Services … talk with your health care provider about the best ways to prevent disease. The TB germ may remain sleeping in your … system is what keeps the TB germs in a sleeping state and prevents them from multiplying. How is a TB skin test done? …
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… or pool is clean and the water is properly disinfected to prevent the spread of disease. It is important to maintain … All hot tub and pools should have restricted access to prevent drowning. Access can be restricted by using a fence … underwater by the suction from an outlet opening. To help prevent this, all pool outlets should have a properly …
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… People with cryptosporidiosis should drink plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration. What should I do if I become infected … you can still infect others. How can cryptosporidiosis be prevented? If a Boil Water Notice has been issued for your …
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… reaction, continue to offer it regularly. This may help prevent a food allergy from developing What can I offer my … speak with a registered dietitian. HealthLinkBC: File #110b Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child … meals for babies 6 to 12 months old Child Nutrition Series Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child …
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… your baby. It’s full of important nutrients that can help prevent infections. Keep your baby close and provide … choice is to not drink alcohol. If you drink, plan ahead to prevent exposing your baby to alcohol. For example, you can: … a registered nurse or dietitian. Child Nutrition Series Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child …
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… hearing and vision. How much alcohol causes FASD? FASD is prevented by avoiding drinking any alcohol during pregnancy. … to harm a developing baby during pregnancy is also influenced by the following factors: The birthing parent’s … and support in a safe and healthy family situation may help prevent future issues such as difficulty at school, mental …
