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… in B.C. Translation services are available in over 130 languages. On this page: Navigation Services Nursing Services Dietitian Services … health needs. They can help with concerns such as: Feeding problems Food allergies Vitamin and mineral supplementation …
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… Eye Anatomy and Function On this page: Overview Overview The eye is shaped … to the brain, which converts them into the visual images that you see. Age-Related Macular Degeneration Cataracts Glaucoma Retinal …
Healthy eating
… Protein(g) Lunch Dinner Evening Snack Fortified soy beverage 250 mL (1 cup) 7 Blueberries 250 mL (1 cup) 1 Whole … cup)   <1 Chocolate banana smoothie     Fortified soy beverage 250 mL (1 cup) 7 Banana, frozen 125 mL (½ cup)  1 … need to eat to maintain a healthy weight is based on your age, sex, current weight, activity level and whether you …
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… Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese On this page: Introduction Featured topics Your health authority … cause complications such as pneumonia, seizures, brain damage or even death. Each year in Canada, 1 to 3 deaths occur … due to pertussis, mostly in babies less than 3 months of age who have not been immunized. Pertussis spreads easily …
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… Child Safety: Fires On this page: Overview Overview Preventing … emergency exit. Keep fire extinguishers in your kitchen, garage, and other areas where hazardous materials may be stored … Use flashlights rather than candles if there's a power outage. If you smoke in the bedroom, make sure you have a smoke …
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… Physical Growth in Newborns On this page: Overview Overview In the first … head, usually starting at a point on the forehead. The average birth weight for babies is around 3.5 kg (7.5 lb) , … after birth. But they regain it by about 10 to 12 days of age. In the first month, the typical newborn gains about 20 …
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… baby's birth and signing up for various benefits. On this page: Birth registration Medical benefits Prescription drug coverage Child tax benefits Birth registration A birth … Birth Registration brochure from the B.C. Vital Statistics Agency. The brochure provides information about: Registering …
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… this purpose. Effectiveness of this method depends on the age of your baby, your period and if you are breastfeeding …
Medications
… Apixaban - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details. Before … especially of: liver disease kidney disease bleeding problems (such as bleeding of the stomach/intestines, …
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… August 29, 2024 Download PDF: Document English On this page: Introduction Featured topics Introduction Measles is a … travel health clinics and pharmacies (for those 4 years of age and older). You can find a health unit near you on … they have vaccine in stock. Useful resources Public Health Agency of Canada Responsible for promoting health, …