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… Anxiety On this page: Overview Health Tools Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … main types of phobic disorders: Fear of being alone or in public places where help might not be available or escape is … and over. Hoarding objects, such as newspapers. Avoiding public places or taking extreme measures to prevent harm or …
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… Overview Guidelines for chlamydia The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) recommends screening of … untreated partner or partners. Guidelines for syphilis The Public Health Agency of Canada recommends that all pregnant …
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… SARS has spread within an apartment building and to health care workers. Outbreaks of SARS do not appear to be … hand cleaners. If an outbreak occurs, try to avoid large public gatherings. The CDC does not recommend wearing face masks in public to prevent infection, although this is a common …
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… Lead in drinking water Last updated November 14, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 49e Download PDF Document English … periods. For more information about the guidelines, visit Health Canada – Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water … They also provide advice to water suppliers and the public on reducing lead ingestion. Some water suppliers take …
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… lower your risks. On this page: How alcohol affects your health If you don’t want to drink Tips to reduce risks when … is a problem? Where to get help How alcohol affects your health There are many short- and long-term effects of … someone who is not drinking (such as a designated driver or public transit) and making sure your phone is fully charged …
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… Disorder (ADHD) On this page: Health Tools Symptoms What Happens When to Call a Doctor … (2008). Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (NIH Publication No. 08-3572). Available online: http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/attention-deficit-hyperacti… . Current …
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… Manganese in drinking water Last updated April 30, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 49g Download PDF Document English … problem? A small amount of manganese is essential for human health. However, new Health Canada research shows drinking … responsible for testing for potential contaminants. Large public drinking water supply systems monitor for …
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… Preventing neural tube defects Last updated April 16, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 38c Download PDF Document English … nutrients added to them. Why is folate important for my health? Folate helps make healthy new cells. If you do not … of British Columbia: www.sbhabc.org or call 604-878-7000 Public Health Agency of Canada: Your Guide to a Healthy …
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… Hepatitis B On this page: Health Tools How It Spreads What Increases Your Risk … blood) of someone who has hepatitis B. In most areas, public health units or sexual health clinics are able to … have sex with about your illness as soon as possible. The Public Health Agency of Canada recommends that people in …
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… have any concerns, it's important to address them with your health care provider as soon as possible. Remember there are … yourself, have I: eaten at least three meals today? Had a healthy snack if I'm still hungry? enjoyed some physical … a support group of people who understand my feelings? Your public health nurse can tell you about postpartum support …
