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… to second-hand smoke can have a greater risk of miscarriages, premature birth and babies with low birth weight. How … cigarette butts and ashes in a designated container. Encourage family and friends to create a smoke and vape-free … to smoke or vape: In a motor vehicle with anyone under the age of 16 years In the common area of apartment buildings, …
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… contagiosum is most common among children under 10 years of age, the infection can affect anyone. In adults, molluscum … try not to scratch them, and may even want to use bandages to cover them. Avoid shaving areas where the bumps are … freezing and removing the bumps with liquid nitrogen. Curettage – removing the viral material in the centre of the …
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… infections each year due to B.C.’s routine infant, school-age and high-risk adult immunization programs. Most chronic … can reduce the risk of serious complications such as damage to your liver. Regular visits to your health care … amounts of blood on them Keep all open cuts and sores bandaged until healed Properly sterilize any equipment that …
Health features
… Cannabis Last updated August 29, 2024 On this page: Common questions about cannabis Safe and responsible … edibles and vaping cannabis, visit the following webpages: Government of British Columbia: Cannabis health … pot with youth Government of Canada: Talking with teenagers about drugs Government of Canada: Cannabis and your …
Health topics
… of the medical system, it is impossible for the user to manage the risk around the drug’s contents, dosage and potency. Fentanyl can be inconsistently used as a … you has overdosed, call 9-1-1 immediately. You can read a page on Toward the Heart that outlines the early signs of an …
Health topics
… conversations that foster resilience to help prepare teenagers for the challenges they will face throughout life. … they come to expect quick results and are easily discouraged by failure. Ask Teens to Evaluate Their Performance Ask … and humour. Resources and Links: HealthLink BC: Stress management: Helping your child with stress HealthLink BC: …
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… Introducing Solid Foods to Your Baby On this page: Overview Overview When … Bottle-Feeding Growth and Development, Ages 1 to 12 Months Teething Weaning Citations … Bottle-Feeding Growth and Development, Ages 1 to 12 Months Teething Weaning Citations …
Medical tests
… Breast Cancer (BRCA) Gene Test On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is … cancer, being diagnosed with breast cancer before age 50, and having an Ashkenazi Jewish heritage. You may feel better if the test shows that you don't …
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… Canker Sores On this page: … before using mouth-numbing medicine for children of any age. Health Canada warns that some of these can be … before using mouth-numbing medicine for children of any age. Health Canada warns that some of these can be …
Medical tests
… Coronary Calcium Scan On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is … This test is used to check for heart disease in an early stage and to determine how severe it is. Coronary calcium … paper. The EKG records when your heart is in the resting stage, which is the best time for the CT scans to be taken. …
