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… Safety tips for swimmers Last updated February 17, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 39 Download PDF Document English … This area can be very slippery, especially when wet. Be careful getting in and out of the pool Use a handrail if … trouble spots in the area. Contact a local government or health unit for information on recreational water quality …
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… infant death syndrome (SIDS)? Sometimes a baby who seems healthy dies during sleep. If this happens to a healthy baby younger than 1 year old, it's called sudden … infant death syndrome or SIDS. In most cases, a parent or caregiver places the baby down to sleep and returns later to …
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… and chimney inspected yearly and cleaned as needed. Be careful with lit candles. Always monitor their use. Keep … Burns and Electric Shock Child Safety: Preventing Burns Health and Safety, Ages 2 to 5 Years Health and Safety, Birth to 2 Years Current as of: …
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… disease runs in my family, but I thought I'd been taking care of myself. It just hit me out of the blue. And then I … heart failure because of my heart attack. So now I had a health problem that wasn't going to go away." Feeling like a … based on information gathered from many people facing this health issue. Heart Failure …
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… say so. Talk to the person about how quitting changed your health and sense of well-being. Talk about how you got … slips up, let them know that it's okay and that you still care. Give the person credit for whatever length of time … Smoking Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family …
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… people from germs that could make them seriously ill. Even healthy people can get very sick from infections. Anyone, from healthy babies to older people who don't have health … have lung or heart problems. Many people, such as health care workers, have always worn masks for hours a day without …
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… They are often needed for entrance into school or daycare. And you may need them for your job or to travel to another country. Keeping your child healthy at home, daycare, or school It's impossible to … your child from all contagious illnesses. But you can teach healthy habits to help reduce your child's risk of …
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… options. Tell your doctor ALL the medicines and natural health products you take. Some may increase the risk of … your doctor and the hospital have a copy of your advance care plan. If you don't have one, you may want to prepare one. It lets others know your health care wishes. It's a good thing to have before any …
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… When to Call Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care Medicines What is … pattern of symptoms. Watch closely for changes in your health, and be sure to contact your doctor if: You have new … symptoms worse. Do not take any other medicines or natural health products without talking to your doctor first. Avoid …
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… or hard candy to increase saliva. You can also use a saliva substitute. If that doesn't help, there are some medicines … Transplant Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family … or hard candy to increase saliva. You can also use a saliva substitute. If that doesn't help, there are some medicines …
