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… Immunization for health care workers in B.C. Last updated March 1, 2013 HealthLink BC File number 66 Download PDF Document English … Document Vietnamese Why is immunization important for health care workers? Health care workers are at risk of …
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… Health care providers during pregnancy Last updated December … 5, 2024 Overview When you become pregnant, finding a health care professional to provide maternity care that … you and shares in decision-making is important. Choosing a health care provider In B.C., you may choose a midwife or …
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… Get Regular Exercise for Mental Health On this page: Overview Overview Exercise is about more than physical health. It may also help with your emotional and mental health. For example, it may help reduce symptoms of …
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… Emotional health and support during pregnancy Last updated December 5, … natural for you to focus extra attention on your physical health when pregnant. It is equally important that you take care of your emotional health. Being pregnant can bring up many new feelings and …
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… Radiation Exposure: Risks and Health Effects On this page: Overview Overview … Over time, radiation exposure may cause cancer and other health problems. But the risk of this happening is small. … from a nuclear accident: Wait for instructions from public health and emergency officials. They can tell you what to …
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… Health Problems Associated With Adult Obesity On this page: … Overview How obesity affects your health depends on many things, including your age, your sex, … around the hips (sometimes called pear-shaped). If you have healthier habits or lose weight, you can lower your risk for …
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… Special Health Concerns During Pregnancy Last updated January 30, … changes, so it's not always easy to know when to call your healthcare provider. Here's a look at some of the common … or spotting, stop whatever you're doing and talk to your healthcare provider immediately. One quarter of pregnant …
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… Heart Health: Walking for a Healthy Heart Actionset Overview Walking is a type of … ways to increase your physical activity and improve your health. Physical activity increases your heart rate , … These steps can help you get started with a safe, heart-healthy walking program. Talk to your doctor before starting …
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… Health Risks Related to Smokeless Tobacco On this page: … slowly start to go away. Your gums should begin to look healthier. Seeing these changes may motivate you to stay … Smoking Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family …
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… Taking Medicine to Support Your Mental Health On this page: Overview Overview Medicines are one … and it didn't work. Why try again? Some people get a good result from the first medicine they try, but many … It may be hard to be productive or creative or even to take good care of yourself. Medicines don't change who you are. …
