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… Water fluoridation facts Last updated August 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 28 Download PDF Document English … Where can fluoridation occur? Fluoridation can occur in public, private, and community water supplies and/or wells. … should make the test results available to users and the public. If you have a private/domestic well, you should do a …
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… Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) are in many public places. Before you use an AED, follow all the steps … not respond, call 9-1-1 or ask someone else to call. Then start CPR. But if you are alone and don't have a phone, … child takes. Where can you learn more? Go to https://www.healthwise.net/patientEd Enter Y708 in the search box to …
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… care planning means that you plan ahead for your future health care. Even if you're healthy, it's important to make a plan in case the time … Treatment That Prolongs My Life? Kidney Failure: Should I Start Dialysis? Kidney Failure: What Type of Dialysis Should …
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… toxin. footnote 3 You can use bottled water instead. Many public water supplies have a safe level of natural or added … get more information on the safety of your drinking water. Health Canada's drinking water website, … Citations Health Canada, et al. (2012). Nutrition for healthy term infants: Recommendations from birth to six …
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… Pelvic Organ Prolapse On this page: Health Tools Cause Symptoms When to Call a Doctor … you, you can try doing Kegel exercises and staying at a healthy weight. You can also try a pessary . Surgery may … can make your pelvic muscles stronger. Reach and stay at a healthy weight. Avoid lifting heavy things. This can put …
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… are: Righting reflex (attempting to ‘fix’ a client's unhealthy behaviours) Expert trap (health care professional … of Sport and Exercise Medicine, United Kingdom ) Assessing Start Where the Client Is: Assessment to Support Behavior … Physical Activity (Chapter 5; Swedish National Institute of Public Health, Sweden) Physical Activity in the Prevention …
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… enterococci (VRE) Last updated October 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 74 Download PDF Document English … found in the stomach and bowels of about 19 out of every 20 healthy people. They are also normally found in the mouth … pose a health risk to your family, co-workers, or to the public, it is important for you to wash your hands regularly …
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… Loralie makes sure that the cafeteria has plenty of healthy choices. But until recently, she didn't take … or two things at a time." The first change she made was to start drinking water instead of soda pop. Next, Loralie …
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… Allergic Rhinitis On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your Risk Symptoms When to … or grumpy. What are the symptoms? Allergy symptoms may start minutes or hours after you breathe in an allergen. … Taking care of yourself is an important part of staying healthy when you have allergies. Your doctor will help you …
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… Feeling Depressed On this page: Overview Health Tools Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … is not working Has it been more than 3 weeks since you started treatment? Yes Treatment began more than 3 weeks ago … a good friend. Take a class, or go to a free lecture at the public library or local hospital. Go to the movies, or watch …