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… Seniors' falls can be prevented Last updated July 31, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 78 Download PDF Document English … the risk. What factors increase the risks of falls? Health factors: Frailty: Loss of muscle mass, grip strength … it also increases energy levels, helps to keep your brain healthy and improves mood Adults aged 65 and older should do …
Medical tests
… illness. The results may tell you about your ancestry, your health, or your risk for certain diseases. Testing can be … if a fetus is at risk for or has a condition like Down syndrome . Predictive testing . This is done to see if a … used in tests include: A blood sample from a vein. A health professional uses a needle to take a blood sample, …
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… of immunizing your child Last updated January 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File number 50b Child Immunization Series … on time. The vaccines are free. Call your local public health unit or health care provider to make an appointment. Keep your child …
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… Using alcohol or drugs can affect young people's general health, physical growth, and emotional and social … effects that alcohol and drugs can have on their children's health, schoolwork, and relationships. Facts About Alcohol … injury and death in young people. It also causes social and health problems. footnote 1 Even casual use of certain drugs …
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… sleep on their back. This helps prevent sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Try to feed your hungry newborn when they … (SIDS) Adaptation Date: 9/13/2023 Adapted By: HealthLink BC Adaptation Reviewed By: HealthLink BC Adaptation Date: 9/13/2023 Adapted By: …
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… Breastfeeding or chestfeeding Last updated July 12, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 70 Child Nutrition Series Download … milk is good for your baby because it: Is the safest and healthiest food for babies Is easy for your baby to digest … Continue to offer human milk. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #69c Baby’s first foods . What do I eat …
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… call your doctor right away. Early treatment may prevent health problems or damage to your tattoo. Minor skin … a tattoo and restore your normal skin colour and texture. Health Canada recommends that you avoid black henna dyes and … (PPD) because of the risk of an allergic reaction. Health Canada encourages everyone to report adverse …
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… comes on quickly and gets better after 2 to 3 weeks. Most healthy people who get acute bronchitis get better without … in older adults and children and in people who have other health problems such as asthma or COPD . Complications can … to anyone younger than age 18. It has been linked to Reye syndrome, a serious illness. Be safe with medicines. Read …
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… many kinds of bird flu, the most common kinds that concern health workers are H5N1 and H7N9 bird flu viruses. These … means that anyone, including those who are otherwise very healthy, can get seriously ill if they get bird flu. What … progress to pneumonia and acute respiratory distress syndrome , a serious lung problem that can be deadly. How is …
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 … disorders (such as seizures) history of Guillain-Barre syndrome During pregnancy, this vaccine should be used only …
