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… blooms (blue-green algae) Last updated July 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 47 Download PDF Document English … unsure about the quality of the water, contact your local health authority. Are cyanobacteria harmful? Cyanobacteria … they may be from exposure to cyanobacteria, see your health care provider. How are pets and livestock exposed to …
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… influenzae type b (Hib) vaccine Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 16 Download PDF Document English … more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the Hib vaccine? The Hib vaccine … name, this disease is not the same as influenza (the flu). Health Canada approved the Hib vaccine and is providing it …
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… person to person. If you have FM, you may also have other health conditions such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), … more. For more information, visit: BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre: Fibromyalgia Arthritis Society Canada: … a diagnosis is based on the symptoms you describe to your health care provider and by ruling out other conditions …
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… actions that people can take to maintain and improve their health and well-being. While physical activity has many health benefits, injuries and other adverse events can … cardiovascular complications, such as a heart attack. The health benefits of physical activity outweigh the risks for …
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… many reasons why some people choose a vegan diet. It can be healthier than other diets. Some people think it's wrong to … Type 2 diabetes. Prostate cancer. Colon cancer. The health benefits may be related to a diet of mostly fruits, … for the amount of protein in each serving. How do you eat a healthy vegan diet? A healthy vegan diet includes mostly …
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… Obesity and diabetes increase the risk of developing other health conditions: Obesity increases the risk of heart … conditions Regular physical activity causes a wide range of health benefits in adults even if body weight and blood … sedentary behaviour (e.g., sitting or watching TV) for health benefits and/or body weight control. Useful resources …
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… Overview Depression is a serious mental health condition that can take the joy from a child's life. … of a routine checkup. That's because your child's mental health is just as important as their physical health. Screening for depression helps find depression …
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… she: Is overweight . Does not exercise much. Does not eat healthy foods. Has a family history of high cholesterol. … high cholesterol Your doctor may ask that your child eat healthy foods, lose extra weight, and be more active. Work … cholesterol, talk with your doctor. Health Screening: Finding Health Problems Early High …
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… protein subunit vaccine Last updated October 10, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 124c Download PDF Document English … more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the COVID-19 protein subunit … sick if exposed to the virus. The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. For more information, visit Immunize BC: How …
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… Hepatitis B Vaccine Last updated March 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File number 25a Download PDF Document English … more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the hepatitis B vaccine? The … against the hepatitis B virus. The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. Who should get the vaccine? The hepatitis B …
