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Fibre and Your Health

… Fibre and Your Health Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is fibre? Fibre, also called dietary fibre, is the part … Fibre can be either insoluble or soluble. Most foods have a combination of both. Canada’s food guide recommends …

Healthy eating guidelines for people taking warfarin anticoagulants Coumadin®

… Vietnamese Certain foods and beverages can affect how your warfarin works. This handout will help you to plan your diet when taking warfarin. When we cut or scrape our skin, our … leafy vegetables wilt when cooked, the cooked version can have more vitamin K than the raw version. Talk to your …

Health advice for travellers

… Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Before you travel When planning your trip, think of ways to stay healthy while … Bring medication to help prevent and treat diarrhea Have a dental check-up Take an extra pair of glasses or …

Hand washing Help stop the spread of germs

… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Wash your hands often to keep yourself and others healthy. Hand … surfaces for up to 2 days and on hands for up to 5 minutes. When you wash your hands, you help clean them and remove the … spread of germs to others when washing: Each child should have their own labeled clean cloth to wipe their hands and …

Maintenance and operation of onsite sewage systems

… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese When are onsite sewage systems used? Any home or building … by a municipal (centralized) treatment plant need to have an onsite sewage system. This needs to be properly … the location of all parts of the sewage system. This way you and your maintenance provider can find information based …

Safety tips for swimmers

… comply with the BC Pool Regulation. How can I stay safe when swimming? Look for and read the signs Follow the posted … safety information. Signs and rules are there to protect you and to keep pools clean and germ-free. Walk, do not run … abilities. Never swim alone Use the “buddy system.” Have a strong swimmer with you, even if there is a …

Iron in Foods

… Vietnamese Why do I need iron? Iron is a mineral that your body uses to make hemoglobin (pronounced … age, sex, whether you are pregnant or breastfeeding, and what food sources of iron you eat. What foods contain iron? … Nuts, seeds and some dried fruit like raisins Some foods have iron added to them. In Canada, iron must be added to …

Your child and play from birth to 3 years

… Your child and play from birth to 3 years Last updated … playtime or at other times of the day. Pay attention to what your child is “serving” to you, such as a smile or an … how they are feeling. These cues will also help you know when your baby is ready for interaction and play and when …

Travel immunizations for adults

… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese If you are going to be travelling, make sure to discuss your … where hepatitis B is common. It is also recommended if you expect to have sexual relations or blood contact with local … contact. It can also be spread through saliva or spit when people share things like food and drinks. The vaccine …

A better immunization experience for your child

… A better immunization experience for your child Last updated August 1, 2012 HealthLink BC File … for you, try to be calm during the appointment and when talking about immunization with your child Use a … #50c Childhood Vaccines are Safe #50d Childhood Vaccines: What is in the Vaccines and Why Image Image Child …