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… includes homes and other places where people spend 4 or more hours. It’s recommended that higher concentrations be remediated sooner. For more information, please visit Health Canada: Radon … in other parts of the province have high radon levels but more testing needs to be conducted and reported. For more …
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… (EKG, ECG) tracing shows this normal electrical activity. How atrial fibrillation happens slide 2 of 5 < … people who are less likely to be helped by ablation. Learn more Atrial Fibrillation: Should I Have Catheter Ablation? … who have persistent atrial fibrillation (episodes last more than 7 days). For both types, episodes may go away on …
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… from the foods you eat. Your body naturally absorbs more calcium during times of bone growth, such as during … calculator on the Osteoporosis Canada website (see For More Information). If you are not getting enough calcium, try eating more foods that contain it. If you find it hard to get …
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… should see your health care provider immediately. Who is more likely to get sick? People who have a greater chance of … women Older adults People with a chronic disease People more sensitive to waterborne illnesses can have severe … the quality of the drinking water in your community. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #56 Preventing …
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… Yes No I know vaccines are so safe that my baby can get more than one vaccine at a time. Yes No I know every batch … have answered ‘no’ to any of the above, read on to learn more. Are vaccines safe? Yes. Vaccines are safe for your … to treat this reaction. Is it safe for your child to get more than one vaccine at a time? Yes. Even when your child …
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… from many diseases over a lifetime. Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other … diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis B and polio. For more information, see the following HealthLinkBC Files: … without first speaking to your health care provider. For more information on Reye Syndrome, see HealthLinkBC File #84 …
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… information about EpiPen® Managing food allergies For more information Symptoms of a severe allergic reaction … a severe allergic reaction. Symptoms generally include 2 or more of the following body systems: Skin: hives, swelling … (not expired) until January 31. You are advised to have more than one auto-injector with different expiry dates to …
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… to your health and cause heat-related illnesses. Learn more about heat-related illnesses and get tips on how to … access to cooler spaces and take steps to ensure you limit physical activity in the heat. Check on older or vulnerable people …
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… think is needed. Keep your conversations ongoing, so that more sophisticated information can be given at appropriate … the baby got there in the first place. If your child asks more questions, you may want to give him or her an … about their size or believe that they have some sort of physical defect. It is common for children around age 8 to …
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… results. Sometimes doctors can diagnose the disease after a physical or eye examination or by looking at a chest X-ray. … of fluids you drink. If your doctor recommends it, get more exercise. Walking is a good choice. Bit by bit, … day. Try for at least 2½ hours of moderate to vigorous activity a week. You also may want to swim, bike, or do …
