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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What are waterborne infections? Waterborne infections are any … waterborne infections spread? Waterborne infections spread when drinking water contains: Animal or human waste (feces) … system and leave the body through feces (waste). If you do get sick, how you feel depends on the type of …
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… Document Vietnamese Eating well is an important part of your cancer self-care. Whether you just found out that you have cancer or you … Choose foods that help manage symptoms. There may be times when you need to change the types of foods you eat to manage …
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… physical, learning and behavioural disabilities. Children, youth and adults with FASD will be affected in different … at any one time, and drinking throughout your pregnancy, are the most harmful to your baby. Visit the Canadian … to a small amount of the alcohol that passes into your milk when you drink. Alcohol can also impact the taste and reduce …
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… Encouraging Language Development in Your Preschooler On this page: Overview … language development is likely to progress faster when they are often given the chance to interact with both children …
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… Document Vietnamese On this page: What is Zika virus? Are there any risks of complications from Zika virus? Where … is present. A developing baby exposed to the Zika virus when the mother is bitten by an infected mosquito, or when … information about travelling while pregnant, speak with your health care provider or see HealthLinkBC File #41g The …
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… Eating: Starting a Plan for Change Actionset Overview If you have decided to start a healthy eating plan, … becoming a healthier person. Keep these key points in mind: When you're trying to develop new habits—whether it's … others and from yourself. Set your goals When you are clear about your reasons for starting a healthy eating …
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… running shoes. Here’s a checklist of things to think about when you’re deciding which equipment to buy. Have a goal in mind … gym machine. Keep in mind that resistance tubes and bands are inexpensive, portable and don’t take up much room, so …
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… page: About This Medicine About This Medicine Make sure you know about each of the medicines you take. This includes … or concerns, talk to your pharmacist or doctor. What are some examples? candesartan (Atacand) irbesartan (Avapro) … (Diovan) This is not a complete list of all ARBs. Why are ARBs used? ARBs are used for many heart and blood vessel …
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… On this page: Overview Overview List each medicine that you take. Be sure to include over-the-counter medicines, … and other natural health products. Use this as a guide when you fill out the chart. Medicine names. Include both … the pharmacist at each store knows all the medicines you are taking. The pharmacist can then check for medicine …
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… 29, 2022 What is Diabetes? Diabetes is a condition in which your body is not able to regulate or control the levels of … in too much or too little sugar in your blood. There are 3 major types of diabetes: type 1, type 2 and … Type 2 Diabetes? Type 1 Diabetes Type 1 diabetes occurs when you're unable to produce your own insulin. If you have …