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… can be present in or on the body but usually do not cause illness. Occasionally enterococci can get into open … your hands regularly using hand soap and water. Using an alcohol hand rub may help stop you from spreading VRE when … of bacteria. For more information on hand washing, see HealthLinkBC File #85 Hand washing: Help stop the spread of …
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… Why is iron important? Iron is a mineral that your body uses to make hemoglobin (pronounced “hee-muh-glow-bin”). … 14 to 18 11 mg 15 mg 19 to 49 8 mg 18 mg Over 50 8 mg 8 mg Pregnancy N/A 27 mg Breastfeeding under 19 N/A 10 mg … talk to a registered dietitian. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #69c Baby's First Foods . How can I get …
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… using ingredients that have little to no added sodium Use the Nutrition Facts table to help you choose foods lower … to Lowering Your Blood Pressure with DASH www.nhlbi.nih.gov/files/docs/public/heart/new_dash.pdf . Limit or avoid alcohol Drinking too much alcohol can raise your blood …
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… tests to show the water is safe. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #05b Well Water Testing . If the water in the well looks clear, you may be able to use it after disinfection. For information on how to disinfect your drinking water see HealthLinkBC File #49b Disinfecting Drinking Water . Should …
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… is iron important for my child? Iron is a mineral that’s used to help make red blood cells and carry oxygen to all … getting enough iron, discuss with a health care provider. HealthLinkBC File #69c Baby’s first foods HealthLinkBC File #68d Iron in foods HealthLinkBC File #110b …
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… Heart healthy eating for people with high cholesterol (HealthLinkBC File #68a) High cholesterol: How a dietitian … eating: Healthy eating to lower high blood pressure (HealthLinkBC File #68b) High blood pressure: Using the DASH … increase the risk of blood clots. Warfarin is a medication used to prevent and treat blood clots. If you take warfarin, …
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… Zika virus infection, also called Zika virus disease, is caused by a virus which is spread by the bite of an infected … while pregnant, speak with your health care provider or see HealthLinkBC File #41g The Pregnant Traveller . How can I … using condoms or avoid having sex for the duration of the pregnancy until more is known. Avoid donating blood for …
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… consent" is the consent a child gives to receive or refuse health care after the child has been assessed by a … with the child using a provincial resource like a HealthLinkBC File: Which vaccine they are due to get The … forms and immunization information such as HealthLinkBC Files for immunizations given in school will be sent home. …
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… or your health care provider’s letter, you may be refused entry to the country you are visiting, or you may be … care provider. For more information on Reye Syndrome, see HealthLinkBC File #84 Reye Syndrome . It is important to … person. For information on preventing mosquito bites, see HealthLinkBC File #41f Malaria Prevention . Mature minor …
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… a balanced diet. Arthritis Arthritis is a disease that causes inflammation of one or more joints, resulting in pain, … to fracture (Osteoporosis Canada) Calcium and your health (HealthLinkBC File #68e) Vitamin D and your health (HealthLinkBC File #68n) Bone and muscle health (Osteoporosis …
