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… alcohol at all. Drinking alcohol during pregnancy puts your baby at risk of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, also … drugs during pregnancy or while breastfeeding may harm your baby. This includes prohibited drugs but could also … For information on FASD and the effects it can have on your baby's health, see: Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder …
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… Follow general food safety precautions to help lower your risk of illness: Food safety: Easy ways to make food … environmental contaminants, like mercury and lead, can harm your health over time. Take steps to reduce your risk: Lead in drinking water (HealthLinkBC File #49e) …
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… you need. If you need help finding someone to talk to, ask your doctor for a referral. Current as of: October … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the …
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… type of cough may be more noticeable when you first turn on your furnace in the fall, because dust and other irritants … frequently, such as the common cold. A doctor can evaluate your symptoms and recommend appropriate treatment. Related … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information …
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… (BMI) On this page: Overview Overview Your body mass index (BMI) and waist size affect your risk of type 2 diabetes , high blood pressure , high … be lower for some people. A BMI under 18.5 is considered unhealthy. There is risk that you are not getting sufficient …
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… the instructions that come with the medicine, or follow your doctor's instructions. Salicylic acid may take weeks to … medicine in the morning. Avoid getting salicylic acid on your unaffected skin. Salicylic acid should touch only the … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information …
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… the Doctor On this page: Overview Overview Use this form if your doctor recommends a special treatment, such as … a second opinion. Ask whether the treatment is covered by your provincial health plan or private insurance. If it is … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information …
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… Overview Overview What you pack in your first aid kit will depend on where and how long you … Extra pair of prescription glasses or contacts Talk to your doctor about which of the following medicines to … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information …
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… sooner than 48 hours after the injury. To avoid burning your skin, do not use anything that feels too warm. Think it … or have areas of chronic numbness, do not use heat unless your doctor has told you to do so. Lack of feeling in the … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information …
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… mean that you need to have treatment or make changes in your activities. But in some cases, a person with sickle … Do this especially during intense activities. Increase your level of performance gradually. Stop right away if you … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information …
