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… November 1, 2016 Overview When setting a fitness goal for yourself, there are several things you can do to make your goal easier to achieve. Goals should be SMART – …
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… to or working in some countries. It is important to talk to your health care provider, or visit a travel clinic at least 6 to 8 weeks before you travel. Most travel vaccines are not covered by the … helps protect against typhoid disease, an infection caused by typhoid bacteria. The vaccine is approved by Health …
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… Last updated August 2, 2013 Find out about registering your baby's birth and signing up for various benefits. On … every baby born in B.C. It creates an official record of your baby's birth and legal name, and identifies you as the parent(s). By law, you must register your child …
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… COPD Last updated March 31, 2024 If you have COPD, you know how scary it can be to feel short of breath. Whether you just found out that you have COPD or you've been living …
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… active. Understanding the five stages of change will help you overcome these barriers by making some changes in your beliefs and behaviors moving you toward your fitness … You know you need to be active, but you have lots of excuses, like your job is too busy or the weather is bad. …
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… Your child's feelings Last updated April 1, 2019 HealthLink … language, children feel emotions. They can tell if you are happy and relaxed or tense and upset. They are aware … to respond to them. For example, “I’m feeling upset because grandma had to cancel her visit. I’m going to take some …
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… Vietnamese What is measles? Measles is a serious illness caused by the measles virus. It can cause encephalitis, an … can survive in small droplets in the air for several hours. You can become infected when you breathe in these droplets or touch objects contaminated …
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… information Exposure to hepatitis B, hepatitis C or HIV If you think you have been exposed to hepatitis B, hepatitis C, or human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), you should go to your nearest emergency department …
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… Protecting your toddler from potential abuse Last updated September 19, 2024 You can protect your toddler from abuse by being aware and …
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… August 14, 2013 Download PDF: Document French Latching your baby onto the breast correctly is important for successful breastfeeding. Having your baby skin-to-skin with you is the ideal way to start. … breasts, you may not need to do this. A poor latch can cause sore nipples, a hungry baby and a smaller milk supply. …
