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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 …
Health topics
… Schizophrenia On this page: Cause Symptoms What Happens What Increases Your Risk When To … ( delusions ). May think that some people are trying to harm them ( paranoia ). With treatment, they may come to … will be as little risk as possible to you and your baby. Substance use disorder. Many people who have schizophrenia …
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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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… to the next and from one hour to the next. This is because air quality is influenced by several things: The types … in the air. These particles can be made up of different substances and have different sizes. Smaller particles have … of indoor pollution. For more information, please visit HealthLinkBC File #65c Indoor air quality: Combustion …
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… Close their mouth when food is offered Push food away Refuse to eat or turn their head away Start by giving your baby … or call 8-1-1 to speak with a registered dietitian. HealthLinkBC: File #110b Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child care providers HealthLinkBC: Reducing Risk of Food Allergy in Your Baby …
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… What is Tuberculosis (TB)? TB is a serious disease caused by a germ (bacteria) that spreads through the air. TB … or awake. For more information about TB skin testing, visit HealthLinkBC File #51d Tuberculosis (TB) skin test . The TST … at your public health unit, travel health clinic, pharmacy or doctor’s office. Contact your local health unit …
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… or whooping cough, is a serious infection of the airways caused by pertussis bacteria (germs). People of any age can … information about pertussis vaccines see the following: HealthLinkBC File #18c Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis (Tdap) vaccine HealthLinkBC File #105 Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, …
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… to Health Canada, even ingesting a low level of lead may be harmful. Lead can harm the intellectual development, behaviour, size and hearing of developing fetuses, infants and young children. The health impact depends … not a concern. For more information about lead paint, see HealthLinkBC File #31 Lead Paint and Hazards . How can lead …
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… from certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV) that cause cancers of the anus, cervix, mouth and throat, penis, … Those not eligible for free HPV vaccine can buy it at most pharmacies and travel clinics. It is best to get immunized … Reye syndrome. For more information on Reye syndrome, see HealthLinkBC File #84 Reye syndrome . It is important to …
Medications
… Ciclopirox Lacquer - Topical On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug Interactions Overdose … the Patient Information Leaflet if available from your pharmacist before you start using ciclopirox and each time …