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Vitamin D and your health

… do I need vitamin D? Vitamin D helps your body absorb and use calcium for strong bones and teeth. vitamin D also helps … recommended for children under 4 years of age but can be used for all ages Chewable: for people who can safely chew …
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Syphilis

… may be neurologic (hearing or vision loss, dizziness ) or cause damage to your brain, heart and other organs in your … lead to death. Untreated syphilis during pregnancy can cause serious complications, such as miscarriage, premature birth or stillbirth, low birth weight, or cause the baby to be born with syphilis. What is the …
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Immune Globulin

… your immune system makes to fight germs, such as viruses or bacteria. Health Canada has approved Ig. Is immune … safety. All blood donors are screened for exposure to viruses such as HIV and hepatitis. Each blood donation is also tested for blood-borne viruses before being used to make Ig. Several steps are …
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Calcium and your health

… absorb calcium from foods. Should I take a supplement? Use the food sources table below to find out how much … to see how much calcium the food contains. You can also use the calcium calculator on the Osteoporosis Canada …
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Conversations that teach resilience Teens

… remember writing essays for History class. And, like you, I used to struggle with getting the words down. I found that I …
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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Should I Get a Screening Test

… remember Most abdominal aortic aneurysms, or AAAs, never cause problems. But sometimes they burst, which is often … they burst. Screening can be harmful for some people, because it can also find aneurysms that will never cause problems. This may lead to dangerous surgery that isn't …
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Midwives

… across B.C. You do not need a referral to see a midwife. Use the Find a Midwife search tool to find a registered …
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Early years children and youth

… to Friday or  email a qualified exercise professional .   Useful resources For even more support with encouraging …
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Plan shop and prepare

… those with special dietary needs who require extra support. Useful resources Food Skills for Families A six-session …
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Information and resources on kidney conditions for health care professionals

… There is also concern for hernias with resistance training. Useful resources Unique strategies for improving the …