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… Role of Pets in Human Disease Last updated September 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 61a Download PDF Document English … infected humans. Some of these diseases can be passed from your pet to you. What diseases can I catch from my pet? Pets … or bone marrow transplant. How can I prevent infections? Your personal hygiene and health: Wash your hands after …
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… Seniors' falls can be prevented Last updated July 31, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 78 Download PDF Document English … the Staying Independent Checklist (PDF, 1,502 KB) to assess your risk for falls or ask your doctor about falls risk assessment and management. How …
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… Breastfeeding or chestfeeding Last updated July 12, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 70 Child Nutrition Series Download … and included. Human milk (breast milk) is the only food your baby needs for the first 6 months. When your baby starts solid foods, continue to offer human milk …
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… Overview Overview Keep pets in good health All pets, whether they are kept indoors or outside, … friendly toward children. These tips can help protect both your pet and your child from getting sick or hurt. Immunize cats and …
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… intensive care unit (NICU) staff are vital not only to your infant's health but also to your understanding of your infant's condition. When you are …
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… emergency can be caused by many things. These include other health problems, certain medicines, and not taking blood … emergency? A hypertensive emergency can cause: Bleeding in your brain or body. Heart attack. Stroke. Heart failure. … emergency, doctors and nurses will carefully monitor your blood pressure and give you medicine intravenously …
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… the heart needs to be strong to pump oxygen-rich blood to your entire body. When the ventricle gets thick, other … It can be stressful to learn that you have a problem with your heart. But there are things you can do to feel better … doctor will do a physical examination and ask you about any health problems you've had. You'll also be asked if any of …
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… September 1, 2024 Overview Being active and maintaining your fitness is an excellent way to stay well as you age. … are more likely to be inactive so take steps to protect your health. Physical activity is vital to preventing falls. It …
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… Overview If you have one or more children at home, your pregnancy simply can't be your central focus. Getting the rest you need can be a … of pregnancy and parenting, consider the following: Your health is a top priority. You are eating, resting, and …
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… is neck pain? Neck pain is pain that can occur anywhere in your neck, from the bottom of your head to the top of your shoulders. It can spread to … your neck by doing neck exercises once a day. Stay at a healthy body weight. Learn more Good Posture for a Healthy …
