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… sexual orientation and gender identity Teen relationship abuse Developing life skills Resources to help your teen … into middle school or junior high Teens and alcohol and substance use Helping your teen make safe, healthy decisions … about alcohol and substance use can reduce their risk of harm. Alcohol and young people How to start a conversation …
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… illness can increase during the summer. This is because hot and humid weather can create conditions for bacteria … picnic and camping meals: Disinfecting drinking water (HealthLinkBC File #49b) Food Safety: Easy ways to make food safer (HealthLinkBC File #59a) Home canning – how to avoid botulism …
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… Abuse and neglect of older adults: Understanding gender … information on abuse and older adults, see the following HealthLinkBC Files: HealthLinkBC File #93a Preventing Abuse and Neglect …
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… Preventing abuse and neglect of older adults Last updated September 14, … information about abuse and older adults, see the following HealthLinkBC Files: HealthLinkBC File #93b Abuse and Neglect of Older …
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… a bowel movement but are not able to. Constipation can cause belly pain and bloating (gas) and make you feel unwell. … I use laxatives to help with constipation? Laxatives are substances that can help relieve constipation. However, the … For more information on fibre and your diet, see HealthLinkBC File #68h Fibre and Your Health. Nutrition …
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… Chestfeeding is a term that is becoming more commonly used when discussing infant feeding. It’s often used by … baby’s diet. Feeding your baby formula: Before you start (HealthLinkBC File #69a) Combining breastfeeding and … Introducing solid foods to your baby Baby's first foods (HealthLinkBC File #69c) Feeding your baby: Sample meals for …
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… red rash that appears on the face, neck, arms and legs. Because of immunization, measles is now a rare disease in … and how to prevent spreading measles to others. Measles (HealthLinkBC File #14b) Measles (rubeola) Measles rash … care homes, doctor's offices, travel health clinics and pharmacies (for those 4 years of age and older). You can find …
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… that only supplies water to one connection (eg. a private household) you are responsible for testing your water to … may taste and look fine, however, there can be many harmful substances that you cannot taste, see or smell, such as … such as agriculture or farming. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #05a Nitrate in well water . Metals Since …
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… outdoors in the cold for toddlers Sun safety for children (HealthlinkBC File #26) Preventing injuries and illnesses … Help stop the spread of germs (HealthLink BC File #85) Abuse and neglect Child abuse has lasting effects and comes in … the home. Children have a legal right to grow up free from harm and the threat of harm. Everyone who spends time with …
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… months and often occurs more at night. Pertussis can cause complications such as pneumonia, seizures, brain damage … the link below to learn more. Pertussis (Whooping Cough) (HealthLinkBC File #15c) Vaccination against Pertussis The … Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis, Polio (Tdap-IPV) Vaccine (HealthLinkBC File #15a) Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, …
