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… in infants and young children Last updated June 27, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 35c Heat-related Series Download … normal summer day. Extreme heat can be harmful to anyone's health, but infants (0-1 year) and young children (1-5 years) may be at a higher risk of heat-related illness, especially if they do not have …
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… with Weakened Immune Systems Last updated January 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 56 Download PDF Document English … Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Who is at higher risk from water-borne infections? People with very weak … water you drink has not been disinfected, please refer to HealthLinkBC File #49b Disinfecting Drinking Water . How can …
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… that do not get much better with medicines. Surgery has risks, some of which may be serious. Surgery may cause side … medicine after surgery. Some people need a second surgery. Personal stories about medicines and surgery to treat GERD These stories are based on information gathered from health professionals and consumers. They may be helpful as …
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… Breastfeeding or chestfeeding Last updated July 12, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 70 Child Nutrition Series Download … milk is good for your baby because it: Is the safest and healthiest food for babies Is easy for your baby to digest … to babies who are not breastfed or chestfed May lower the risk of sleep-related infant death Why is breastfeeding or …
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… substance to get into your eyes. Some professions, such as health care and construction, may require workers to use protective eyewear to reduce the risk of foreign objects or substances or body fluids getting … Male Female Female Why do we ask this question? The medical assessment of symptoms is based on the body parts you have. …
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… and Development, Ages 15 to 18 Years On this page: Overview Health Tools What to Expect Common Concerns Promoting Healthy Growth and Development When to Call a Doctor Routine … a child's skin for a lifetime. It also puts your teen at risk for skin cancer. Studies suggest that UV rays from …
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… 7 Symptoms get better in about 6 months. It may lower your risk of needing catheterization or surgery for blocked urine … pills. Talk to your doctor first. Some men try natural health products for BPH, such as saw palmetto or … prostate is large, you may be at risk for backed-up urine. Personal stories about using medicine for benign prostatic …
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… Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP) Test On this page: Test Overview Health Tools Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Test Overview An … only a very low level) is generally found in the blood of healthy men or healthy, non-pregnant women. The level of AFP …
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… transmitted infections (STIs) Last updated March 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 08o Sexually Transmitted … Spanish Document Vietnamese How do I know what my sexual health status is? Routine testing will tell you if you have … more likely you are to be exposed to an STI. Talk to your health care provider about getting tested for STIs, or go to …
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… Listeriosis Last updated July 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 75 Download PDF Document English … pregnancy or to a newborn baby during delivery. Who is at risk of infection? Most people exposed to Listeria do not … who have symptoms of listeriosis should speak to their health care provider, especially if they are at increased …
