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… to food: Children and teens Last updated March 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 100a Download PDF Document English … can cause death if not treated. If you are not sure whether your child is at risk of a severe allergic reaction, ask your child’s health care provider. Children and teens at …
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… already made, or they can be custom-made from a mould of your chest. You may want to wear a breast form if: You are … surgery. You have had reconstructive surgery, but your breasts don't look even. You have had only part of your … forms cost much more than ready-made forms. Your provincial health plan or private health insurance may not cover this …
Medical tests
… people have one of four blood types: A, B, AB, or O. If your red blood cells have: The A antigen. You have type A blood. The liquid portion of your blood (plasma) has antibodies that attack type B blood. … blood cells. Rh sensitization does not generally affect the health of the baby during the pregnancy in which the …
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… is that when you breathe it, it replaces the oxygen in your blood . Without oxygen, cells throughout the body die, … blood. You may have other blood tests to check your overall health and to look for problems caused by carbon monoxide. … regularly and use them safely. Environmental Illness Headaches Health and Safety, Ages 2 to 5 …
Healthy eating
… Healthy eating guidelines for food safety during pregnancy … fact sheet to help you choose foods that will keep you and your baby safe and healthy. Steps you can take General food … handling raw meats, fish, shellfish, poultry and eggs, wash your hands with hot, soapy water for at least 20 seconds …
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… often clubfoot is caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors that is not well understood. If someone in your family has clubfoot, then it is more likely to occur in … increase. Clubfoot present at birth can point to further health problems because clubfoot can be linked with other …
Medications
… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … "water pills"/diuretics such as eplerenone/spironolactone/triamterene). Some drugs may cause hormonal …
Medications
… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … potassium-sparing "water pills"/diuretics such as spironolactone/triamterene). Some drugs may cause hormonal …
Medications
… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete information about …
Health topics
… Read more about allergies and triggers in the health topics below. Allergic reaction to tattoo dye … Allergies: avoiding outdoor triggers Allergies: giving yourself an epinephrine shot Allergies: rush immunotherapy … Controlling dust, dust mites, and other allergens in your home Controlling pet allergens Drug allergies Food …
