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… have been linked to illnesses and outbreaks for over 100 years. Most of these outbreaks involved unpasteurized juices … at higher risk of getting sick are: Young children (5 years of age and under) Older adults Pregnant people People … and cider products to those most at risk (young children 5 years of age or under, pregnant people, the elderly and …
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… may not become ill. In people who become ill, symptoms appear months after exposure and can last for several months. … have been exposed. What is the risk of this disease? Each year in B.C., 10 to 25 people become sick from C. gattii , … risk of cryptococcal disease including those who: Are 50 years of age or older Take medications that suppress their …
Healthy eating
… nutrition recommendations are based on strong scientific research, many are not. Some advice can be incorrect, … on personal stories or testimonials? It may be nice to hear a success story from a celebrity or friend, but it's not … eating a variety of nutritious whole foods rather than focusing on single foods or nutrients. Is the information on …
Health topics
… require constant supervision. Older children need clear boundaries and firm rules to help them understand the … and tricycles Child safety: Fires Child safety: Guns and firearms Child safety: Streets and motor vehicles Child safety: … your children while they are in and around water. Near-drownings and drownings can happen during bath time, in …
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… with some aspects of resilience, but other aspects can be learned and practised. Psychologist Albert Bandura says, “In … what kind of effort they put into the task, and what they learned before giving them your feedback. 2. By observing others Children learn from parents, teachers and others around them. A good …
Health features
… with a person’s blood or body fluids and you are not using preventative measures, you could be at risk of HIV, … B or hepatitis C. Other body fluids, such as sweat, tears, vomit or urine, may contain and pass on these viruses … can contain viruses. Other body fluids, such as sweat, tears, vomit or urine, may contain and pass on these viruses …
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… ensure that your pregnancy is healthy. General information Learn more about general pregnancy concerns: High-risk … needs to be evaluated by your health care provider. Learn more: Vaginal bleeding during pregnancy Subchorionic … had a miscarriage, you may need extra care and support. Learn more in this section: Miscarriage Miscarriage: Should I …
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… www.emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca Emergency shelters BC Housing: Emergency shelters program provides a temporary place … that increase the risk of falling and hurting yourself. To learn more about some of these common conditions, please … temperatures will drop and it may be very cold outside. Learn about cold exposure and the steps you can take to …
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… If you have answered ‘no’ to any of the above, read on to learn more. What is the immune system and how does it work? You may have heard about viruses and bacteria, often called germs. Some … Getting more than one vaccine at the same time does not wear out the immune system. Only a very small part of your …
Healthy eating
… amount of vitamin B12 (micrograms or mcg) Stay below 1 - 3 years 0.9 An upper limit for vitamin B12 has not been established 4 - 8 years 1.2 9 - 13 years 1.8 14 - 70+ years 2.4 Pregnant 2.6 … much you eat and drink. Add up the vitamin B12 in your diet using the amounts in foods listed below.   Food Portion …