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… Drinking water chlorination facts Last updated June 14, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 49d Download PDF Document English … chlorine disinfectants to drinking water to protect public health. For more information on water-borne infections, see … and creates chlorine by-products. Health Canada sets safety limits for chlorine by-products to reduce the risk of …
Medications
… advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete information about this … and women of childbearing age must use reliable forms of birth control. See also Precautions section. Uses …
Medications
… advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete information about this … and women of childbearing age must use reliable forms of birth control. See also Precautions section. Uses …
Medications
… advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … pregnant. Zoledronic acid may stay in your body for many years. You should not become pregnant while using zoledronic … acid may harm an unborn baby. Ask about reliable forms of birth control while using this medication and after the last …
Health topics
… Government environmental offices have information on safety for asbestos contact and removal. … Lung Cancer Current as of: March 2, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family … MD - Family Medicine Current as of: March 2, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family …
HealthLinkBC files
… polysaccharide vaccine Last updated September 10, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 62b Download PDF Document English … Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the pneumococcal polysaccharide …
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… to be ashamed about taking antidepressants. Depression is a health problem, not a character flaw or weakness. The … have a slightly higher chance of having a baby with birth defects. But not treating depression can also cause … medicine one or more times a day for months or sometimes years. Antidepressants can improve or completely relieve …
Health features
… Abuse and neglect in later life can affect a person’s health, happiness and safety. Older adults can experience different kinds of harm … Neglect of Older Adults: Information for Family Caregivers (HealthLinkBC File #93b) Abuse and Neglect of Older Adults: …
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… unborn baby hears and responds to familiar voices. After birth, your newborn learns language by listening to the … Growth and Development, Ages 2 to 5 Years Speech and Language Development Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Susan C. Kim MD - …
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… . Calcium keeps your bones and muscles—including your heart—healthy and strong. People who do not get enough calcium and … thin and brittle bones ( osteoporosis ) in their later years. Thin and brittle bones break easily and can lead to … Talk with your doctor about how much vitamin D you need. Health Canada recommendations for calcium and vitamin D by …
