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… Japanese encephalitis vaccine Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 41h Travel Series Download PDF … working in some countries. It is important to talk to your health care provider or visit a travel clinic at least 6 to … spread by infected mosquitoes. The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. Who should get the vaccine? If you are …
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… some things you want to avoid. Some foods aren't safe or healthy for babies. Here's a list of foods to avoid for your … Ages 1 to 12 Months Teething Weaning Citations Health Canada, et al. (2012). Nutrition for healthy term infants: Recommendations from birth to six …
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… Travelling with children Last updated April 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 41d Travel Series Download PDF … to tropical and developing countries. Speak with your health care provider or travel clinic staff for advice … water-disinfectant tablets Medication recommended by your health care provider for a fever Comfortable, closed-toe …
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… Dissociative identity disorder (DID) is a rare mental health condition. It was once known as multiple personality … have on their life. How is it diagnosed? A mental health professional usually diagnoses DID while treating the … be helpful. Current as of: October 20, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: John Pope MD - Pediatrics …
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… critical periods for developing movement skills, learning healthy habits and laying a foundation for lifelong health and well-being. Regular physical activity in young … people are linked to poorer physical fitness and mental health and shorter sleep duration. Adults play an important …
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… of depression than the general population. Other mental health problem, such as severe anxiety , bipolar disorder … retirement, or financial problems Physical disabilities Health Canada and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration … Depression Current as of: October 20, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… Amblyopia Colour Blindness Farsightedness (Hyperopia) Health Screening: Finding Health Problems Early Nearsightedness (Myopia) Strabismus … in infants, children and youth. Paediatrics and Child Health , 14(4): 246–248. Available online: …
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… to be careful with OTC medicines. That includes natural health products. Your doctor or pharmacist can suggest OTC … labels carefully to check for sodium content. Some natural health products. Examples are ephedra, ma huang, and bitter … or doctor before you take any new OTC medicine or natural health product. He or she can: Check to make sure that the …
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… unless tests have shown that testosterone levels are low. Health Canada has only approved testosterone for use in men. … or pharmacist if all the medicines you take are safe. Other health problems. Before taking a medicine, be sure your doctor or pharmacist knows about all your health problems. The medicine for one health problem may …
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… things that increase your risk include: Having other mental health conditions, such as depression, anxiety, or bipolar … may make gambling behaviour worse.) You may do a mental health assessment to find other conditions that may need … person's gambling. Medicine. If you have another mental health condition, your doctor may prescribe medicine to …
