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… the alcohol level in the breast milk to drop. Help for substance abuse Substances such as street drugs and alcohol pass through … health care provider, public health nurse, pharmacist or HealthLinkBC at 8-1-1 about getting help. The Alcohol and …
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… of the measles, mumps, rubella and varicella-zoster viruses. The MMRV vaccine is approved by Health Canada and is … Reye Syndrome. For more information on Reye Syndrome, see HealthLinkBC File #84 Reye Syndrome . It is important to … rubella and varicella, see the following HealthLinkBC Files: HealthLinkBC File #14a Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) …
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… and pipes Sharing unsterilized materials or equipment used for tattoos, body-piercing, acupuncture or electrolysis … items, such as toothbrushes, dental floss, razors, nail files or other items which could have tiny amounts of blood … care provider. For more information See the following HealthLinkBC Files for more information: HealthLinkBC File …
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… Influenza is an acute infection of the respiratory system caused by the influenza virus. Getting sick with influenza … care provider. For more information on Reye syndrome, see HealthLinkBC File #84 Reye syndrome . When should I see a … For more information, see the following HealthLinkBC Files: HealthLinkBC File #12a Why seniors should get the …
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… a balanced diet. Arthritis Arthritis is a disease that causes inflammation of one or more joints, resulting in pain, … ligaments. Symptoms, such as pain and swelling, and fear of harming joints can lead to avoiding movement. Research shows … to fracture (Osteoporosis Canada) Calcium and your health (HealthLinkBC File #68e) Vitamin D and your health …
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… the other eye. The child's brain ignores the weak eye and uses the strong eye to see. If untreated, the child's brain … (UV) rays from the sun can cause eye damage, as well as harm the skin. Sunglasses are recommended for children and … colours. For More Information For more information, see: HealthLinkBC File #11 Ultraviolet Radiation HealthLinkBC …
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… Document Vietnamese Wildfires can impact water sources used for our drinking water. For example: nearby streams, … reliable and safe drinking water. Wildfire smoke can have a harmful effect on your body. Drinking lots of water helps … For more information on wildfire and your health, read HealthLinkBC: Wildfires and your health . How can wildfires …
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… If the virus stays in the body for a long time, it can cause serious disease including permanent liver damage … those who are at higher risk of hepatitis B infection, see HealthLinkBC File #25a Hepatitis B vaccine . How is a baby … on them such as toothbrushes, razors, dental floss, nail files, needles used for injecting drugs, and by having …
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… weakened forms of the measles, mumps and rubella viruses and is approved by Health Canada. It is free as part of … vaccine. For more information about the MMRV vaccine, see HealthLinkBC File #14e Measles, mumps, rubella, and … rubella and varicella, see the following HealthLinkBC Files: HealthLinkBC File #14b Measles HealthLinkBC File #14c …
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… B virus infection? Hepatitis B is a disease of the liver caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). What are the symptoms? … For more information about the hepatitis B vaccine, see HealthLinkBC File #25a Hepatitis B Vaccine . If you live … Do not share razors, toothbrushes, dental floss, nail files or other personal care items or medical devices that …
