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… symptoms include difficulty breathing or a drop in blood pressure. Symptoms of anaphylaxis can include any of … allergy safe for my child? Give the facility a copy of your child’s Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan completed by your … For more information about food allergies in children, see HealthLinkBC File #100a Severe allergic reactions to food: …
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… capacities. Learn about 7 healthy life choices to keep your mind strong and encourage healthy brain aging. Get … fruit, grain products, lean meats, fish, nuts, beans, and lower fat dairy products or alternatives Foods rich in B … acids, found in fish, many nuts and seeds, and other foods. Blood flow to the brain provides the essential energy, …
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… part of the heart needs to be strong to pump oxygen-rich blood to your entire body. When the ventricle gets thick, other … This can help prevent heart failure. It can also help lower the risk of heart attack and stroke. Medicines and …
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… because they can remain in the air longer, get deeper into your lungs and may even get into your bloodstream. Fine … diabetes and dementia Adverse birth outcomes such as lower birth weight Those most likely to be affected by … of indoor pollution. For more information, please visit HealthLinkBC File #65c Indoor air quality: Combustion …
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… How damaging is UV radiation? When exposed to UV radiation, your body produces and releases more melanin (a skin pigment) to absorb the UV radiation. This makes your skin darken and is a sign of skin damage. There are two … more information For more information on sun safety, see HealthLinkBC File #26 Sun safety for children . Image … …
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… For more information For more information on vCJD, visit HealthLinkBC File #55b Variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease …
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… On this page: Health Tools What Increases Your Risk Symptoms What Happens When to Call a Doctor … or other tests to see inside your uterus. You may have blood tests to look for other problems. How are uterine … Ongoing low back pain or a feeling of pressure in the lower abdomen (pelvic pressure). Breakdown of uterine …
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… known as numbing creams or patches. The information in this HealthLinkBC File shows you where to put numbing creams and … routine immunizations. If you have questions about where your child's immunizations will be given, talk to your … to reduce your child’s discomfort during immunization, see HealthLinkBC File #50e A Better Immunization Experience for …
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… 2 (SARS-CoV-2) that causes COVID-19. The vaccine causes your body to produce antibodies that will help protect you … of Reye syndrome. For information on Reye syndrome, visit HealthLinkBC File #84 Reye syndrome It is important to stay … For more information on mature minor consent see HealthLinkBC File #119 The Infants Act, mature minor consent …
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… Pain, Age 11 and Younger On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … Localized pain All over Generalized pain Is the pain in the lower right part of the belly ? Yes Pain in lower right part … chills or heavy sweating Are your child's stools black or bloody ? Yes Black or bloody stools No Black or bloody …
