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… information, call 8-1-1 to speak with a registered dietitian or visit www.healthlinkbc.ca Nutrition Series … (#68c) Iron in Foods (#68d) Calcium and your health (#68e) Dietary Fats and Your Health (#68f) Fibre and Your Health … Healthy Aging for Adults (#68j) Managing constipation with diet: adults (#68l) Vitamin D and your health (#68n) … …
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… headache or neck stiffness for which you cannot find a cause, or other symptoms of WNV, contact your health care … get better, but it may take several weeks or months to recover fully. There is no human vaccine for WNV at this time. … can be a significant breeding source of mosquitoes and should be maintained regularly to prevent mosquito growth. …
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… Why do I need iron? Iron is a mineral that your body uses to make hemoglobin (pronounced “hee-muh-glow-bin”). … Oranges, grapefruit How much iron is in food? You can use the food sources table below to find out how much iron a … information, call 8-1-1 to speak with a registered dietitian. Food Sources of Iron Foods with heme iron Serving …
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… loss is sometimes mistaken for other concerns, and it may cause a child to appear distracted or withdrawn. Parents are … to the ear Can hearing change? Yes, hearing can change over time. These changes in hearing can be either temporary … syndromes, like Down syndrome, Pendred and Alport Low birth weight – less than 1200 grams (2.65 pounds) Neonatal …
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… at home, school and work. Poor indoor air quality may cause headaches, tiredness, coughing, sneezing, sinus … are released from these materials and gradually decrease overtime. Materials can sometimes release VOCs for several … information, visit HealthLinkBC File #32 Asbestos: When should I worry? Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive …
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… keep longer as it destroys many of the microbes that can cause spoilage. Raw freshly pressed or squeezed juices are not … juices have been linked to illnesses and outbreaks for over 100 years. Most of these outbreaks involved … or those being treated for cancer) These vulnerable groups should not drink unpasteurized juice. Schools, child and …
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… can contain different organisms, including bacteria, viruses and parasites, which can cause disease. These organisms … from animal feces. If you have a weak immune system, you should not drink water from surface sources or groundwater … inactivate bacteria, viruses and parasites. At elevations over 2,000 meters (6,500 feet), boil water for at least 2 …
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… Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted infection caused by one of the two types of the herpes simplex virus … break, painful shallow ulcers appear. These ulcers crust over and usually heal in 7 to 14 days. A primary outbreak is … chemotherapy, HIV) A healthy lifestyle, such as a good diet, getting enough sleep and rest, exercise, and reducing …
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… or whooping cough, is a serious infection of the airways caused by pertussis bacteria (germs). People of any age can … such as sneezing, runny nose, mild fever and a mild cough. Over the next 2 weeks, the cough gets worse, leading to … pertussis and who has a cough that lasts more than 1 week should see a health care provider. Is there a treatment? …
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… for total lead in drinking water, measured at the tap. You should make every effort to maintain lead levels in drinking … development, behaviour, size and hearing of developing fetuses, infants and young children. The health impact depends on many factors including the amount consumed over time, age, nutrition and underlying health issues. …
