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… care for your infant and toddler Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 19 Download PDF Document English … Beginning dental care early is important for your child’s health. Dental care keep teeth healthy for a lifetime. … to 6 years of age. Once your child has teeth, they are at risk for tooth decay. Many things cause tooth decay, …
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… Overview Many different groups play an important role in healthy eating and healthy lifestyle education, planning and promotion. Whether … sheets to support implementation across the school setting. Healthier choices in vending machines The Healthier Choices …
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… help protect these organs and improve their function. Find healthy eating advice for chronic kidney disease, kidney … making changes to your diet can help manage kidney disease: Healthy eating guidelines for people with early chronic … of kidney stones and how dietary changes can lower the risk of reoccurrence: Healthy eating guidelines for …
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… Information Overview A blood thinner can increase your risk of bleeding problems. If you take a blood thinner, … Bloody or pink urine. Watch closely for changes in your health, and be sure to contact your doctor or nurse advice … (TIA) Current as of: September 7, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… throat. Your toddler may also be irritable. To support a healthy recovery: Let your toddler rest Keep the room … and antibiotics can't treat viruses. There is also a risk of side effects from antibiotics, including allergic … you are concerned about your toddler’s cough or cold, call HealthLink BC at 8-1-1 , or contact your public health …
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… Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Test Overview The … test, unless your doctor tells you to. How It Is Done A health professional uses a needle to take a blood sample, … the Doctor Current as of: October 31, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… known. But most experts agree that some men have a greater risk for breast cancer than others. Male breast cancer … stage of the cancer and other things, such as your overall health. The main treatment is: Surgery. Usually the doctor … Breast Cancer Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah Marshall MD - Family …
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… It Is Done What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Resection is another name … lymph nodes are taken out and tested for cancer. Then healthy parts of the colon or rectum are sewn back together. … The location and extent of the disease. Your general health. Whether you have scar tissue in the area from …
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… Well water testing Last updated June 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 05b Download PDF Document English … drinking water supply systems under permit by the local health authority (2 or more connections) and private wells … are found in small quantities that are little or no risk to human health. For example, low levels of fluoride …
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… Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Test Overview A mammogram … Over time, exposure to radiation may cause cancer and other health problems. But in most cases, the risk of getting … the Doctor Current as of: August 2, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family …