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… harmful when you're pregnant - they can affect your baby's health, too. It’s best not to drink alcohol or smoke at all … alcohol in large amounts, do not breastfeed. Talk with your health care provider, public health nurse, pharmacist or …
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… Safe sleeping for babies Last updated October 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 107 Download PDF Document English … For more information on sleep related infant death, see HealthLinkBC File #46 Sleep related infant death . Share this information with anyone who may take care of your baby; it is important for all parents, …
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… someone you know talks about suicide, self-harm, a mental health crisis, a substance use crisis, or any other kind of … talk about suicide, but it's important. It shows that you care. And it can help your friend feel supported. Here are … suicide. Current as of: October 20, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Andrew Littlefield PhD - …
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… that he or she does not do yet? Health and Safety, Ages 2 to 5 Years Health and Safety, Birth to 2 Years Preschoolers: Helping … York: Bantam. Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Susan C. Kim MD - …
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… affects children but it should not keep them from living a healthy life. Learn more about how asthma impacts children: … Asthma Program made this video with support from Child Health BC and the BC Lung Association. Childhood Asthma: A Guide for Families and Caregivers Asthma in teenagers and adults As with children, …
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… Toxoplasmosis Last updated March 18, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 43 Download PDF Document English … Most infected people do not show any symptoms. A healthy person’s immune system usually prevents the parasite … on the brain), seizures or mental disabilities. Your health care provider may test you for Toxoplasma . Treatment of an …
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… Syphilis Last updated February 15, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 08e Sexually Transmitted … more than 1 year How to get tested for syphilis Visit your health care provider to get any syphilis symptoms, like sore(s) or …
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… Overview A walking aid—a walker, crutches, or a cane—helps substitute for a decrease in strength, range of motion, … else that could cause you to trip, slip, or fall. Be very careful around pets and small children. They can be … Osteoarthritis Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - …
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… as though you've been drinking alcohol. You might make poor decisions, such as taking out your regulator because you … is to make sure that you have proper training and are healthy enough to dive. In diving classes, you also will … as though you've been drinking alcohol. You might make poor decisions, such as taking out your regulator because you …
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… muscle, fat, or both. Exercising to build muscle and eating healthy foods are part of treatment. Healthy eating Eating a … changes in medicines with your doctor, and make those decisions together. Drink high-calorie protein shakes … changes in medicines with your doctor, and make those decisions together. Drink high-calorie protein shakes …
