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… Manganese in drinking water Last updated April 30, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 49g Download PDF Document English … no taste. It can also stain laundry. What are the health concerns from drinking water with too much manganese? … environmental health officer at your health authority. First Nations Health Authority 604-693-6500, toll-free …
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… Lead in drinking water Last updated November 14, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 49e Download PDF Document English … . What are the health concerns? According to Health Canada, even ingesting a low … . How can lead get into my drinking water? Lead was once commonly used in drinking water plumbing, including: bronze, …
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… Immunizations: Questions Parents Ask On this page: Common Questions Vaccine Safety … taking antibiotics . Talk to your doctor if you have any concerns about having your child immunized. Vaccine Safety Are vaccines safe? Yes. Health Canada and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration …
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… Stroke Rehabilitation On this page: Overview Health Tools What to Expect After a Stroke Stroke Rehab and Your Recovery Concerns of the Caregiver Preventing Another Stroke … size, position, and rate of movement. Emotions. It's common to feel fearful, anxious, angry, sad, or frustrated. …
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… Eye Problems, Non-Injury On this page: Overview Health Tools Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … can relieve the symptoms of many minor eye problems. Common eye problems Common types of eye problems include: … Call your doctor if symptoms get worse or you have any concerns (for example, if symptoms are not getting better as …
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… symptoms can occur off and on for 1 to 2 months. The most common symptoms of teething include swelling, tenderness, or … is normal for babies. Doctors usually diagnose colic when a healthy baby cries harder than expected in a "3" pattern: … acting differently No Child acting differently Do you have concerns about your child's repeated crying or possible …
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… the first few weeks. After the first four to six weeks it's common for bowel movements to happen less often - sometimes … with formula may make breastfeeding more difficult Concerns while breasfeeding Call your healthcare provider, public health nurse, or 8-1-1 right …
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… that your baby isn't getting enough to eat? Talk to your healthcare provider before you try adding formula. In the meantime, it's best to keep breastfeeding. The most common reason that parents give their baby a supplement is … because they worry their baby is not getting enough to eat. Babies go through 'growth spurts' at about 2-3 weeks, 6 …
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… Down Syndrome On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your Risk Symptoms What … condition. People who are planning to get pregnant and have concerns about their risk factors may want to talk to their … thyroid gland ( hypothyroidism ). Regular screening for common issues. Examples are thyroid problems and hearing …
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… provides all of the nutrition that your baby needs. Most healthcare providers recommend that you exclusively … your baby. Chestfeeding is a term that is becoming more commonly used when discussing infant feeding. It’s often … reflex Poor let-down while breastfeeding Challenges and concerns Learn about challenges you may encounter while …
