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Warning Signs of Suicide

… grumpy, anxious, or depressed. Eating or sleeping less or more than usual. Doing risky things, like driving too fast. … the Kids Help Phone website at https://kidshelpphone.ca for more information. Consider saving these numbers in your … the Kids Help Phone website at https://kidshelpphone.ca for more information. Consider saving these numbers in your …

Hepatitis B infant vaccine

… from many diseases over a lifetime. Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other … pertussis, polio, and Haemophilus influenzae type b. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #105 Diphtheria, … hepatitis B virus and need to be immunized at birth. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #25d Protecting Your …

Q fever

… Complications from this disease are rare. They are more likely to happen if you are an older adult or have a … of the heart. People who get Q fever while pregnant are more likely to have a miscarriage. How is Q fever spread? … can contaminate dust and infect you when inhaled. This is more likely when an infected animal gives birth or aborts …

Screening for Weight Problems

… terms sometimes used when referring to children who weigh more than expected. Doctors use growth charts or the body … fat around the middle, rather than around the hips, are more likely to have health problems. In women, a waist size of 35 in. (88 cm) or more raises the chance for disease. In men, a waist size of …

Developing a Plan for Healthy Eating

… meals after this goal has been reached. Or, decide to eat more fruits and worry about other foods later. Making one … of taking something away. Add foods that you think you need more of, like fruits and vegetables. Taking things out of … or sugar) may leave you feeling deprived, which may make it more difficult for you to make a change. Choosing more of …

Physical Activity as You Get Older

… have conditions such as arthritis or heart disease. Being more active will help you feel better. And it may even help … of activity at a time. Then increase your time as you get more comfortable with the activity. Try to improve only a … your heart. It improves your health and can give you more energy to do the things you like to do. Some examples …

Diabetes Making Medical Decisions as Your Health Changes

… in my final months and about what we're not treating anymore. For example, my doctor says I don't need to check my … and lots of other interesting things. In some ways, I feel more connected to the world than I did before." How did … When you have a chronic illness, medical decisions may get more complex over time. Daily life can become more …

Concussion

… It's important to know that after a concussion the brain is more sensitive to damage. So while you are recovering, be … might injure you again. In rare cases, concussions cause more serious problems. Repeated concussions or a severe … and mood. Easily upset or angered Sad Nervous or anxious More emotional Sleep. Sleeping more than usual Sleeping less …

Healthy Eating Overcoming Barriers to Change

… up your favourite food is much harder, and you will be more likely to not even try. "I don't have time to make … is too busy," or "I'm always feeling rushed," or "I have more important things to do." Possible solutions: Learn ways … Making a new behaviour a habit usually takes 3 months or more. Decide to withhold your judgments about what you like …

Fever Seizures

… occurred during same illness Has the seizure lasted more than 3 minutes? Yes Seizure lasting more than 3 minutes No Seizure lasting more than 3 minutes Does your child have symptoms of shock ? …