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… to avoid these risks. Alcohol and your baby The safest choice is not to drink alcohol while breastfeeding. Alcohol may … to quit smoking: It’s never too late to stop smoking or using other substances – it will benefit both you and your …
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… the following: Unhealthy eating habits and poor weight gain Using tobacco and alcohol to cope, leading to potential harm … for deaf/hearing impaired at 7-1-1 Community family services or resource centre Pacific Postpartum Support Society …
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… a comprehensive non-emergency health information and advice service to people in British Columbia. On this page: Work with us Health service navigator Registered nurse Registered dietitian Work …
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… or is gaining weight too quickly? Growth can be assessed using the Body Mass Index (BMI) to track your child’s growth … healthy weight is eligible to participate. Who are the services provided by? Services are provided by a HealthLink BC pediatric registered …
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… (HealthLinkBC File #14a) Measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (MMRV) vaccine (HealthLinkBC File #14e) Immunization … to travelling outside of Canada, please visit: Health advice for travellers (HealthLinkBC File #41a) Travel health … with children (HealthLinkBC File #41d) Travel health notices Some health authorities provide information about …
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… Unpasteurized fruit/vegetable juices and ciders: A potential health risk Last updated August … is the difference between pasteurized and unpasteurized juice? Pasteurized juices have been heat treated to destroy pathogens (germs) and …
Healthy eating
… on the internet? With an endless amount of nutrition advice and conflicting messages available, finding good quality … based on strong scientific research, many are not. Some advice can be incorrect, misleading, and may even be dangerous … eating a variety of nutritious whole foods rather than focusing on single foods or nutrients. Is the information on …