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… pollution can get trapped in mountain valleys, especially when temperatures are cooler The amount of common air … dioxide in B.C. communities with large, industrial sources. What is sulphur dioxide (SO2)? Sulphur dioxide is a highly … Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) are at greater risk. Young children and older adults are also at risk. Symptoms …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is bacterial vaginosis (BV)? Bacterial vaginosis (BV) … The vagina normally contains harmless bacteria. BV occurs when that bacteria over-grows. What are the symptoms? If you have bacterial vaginosis, you may not have any symptoms …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is a febrile seizure? A febrile seizure, also known as … seizure, is a seizure caused by a fever. They can occur when your child has a fever of 38ºC (100.4ºF) or higher. During a …
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… Infections in Children On this page: Cause What Increases Your Risk Symptoms What Happens When to Call a Doctor Examinations and Tests Treatment …
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… Disc On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your Risk Prevention Symptoms What Happens When to Call a Doctor Examinations and Tests Treatment …
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… Syndrome) On this page: What is drug withdrawal in newborns? Drug withdrawal in … mother. The baby's body gets used to the drug. After birth, when the drug starts to leave the body, the baby goes … problems to see if your baby is growing and developing as expected. Finding problems early gives your baby the best …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What are the risks of drinking during pregnancy? There are a number of risks for you and your developing baby if you drink alcohol when you are pregnant. Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder …
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… who drink only formula do not need a vitamin D supplement. When do I offer solid foods to my baby? Start offering solid foods to your baby at around 6 months. All babies need more nutrients … of foods. How much food does my baby need? While you decide what foods to offer, let your baby decide how much to eat. …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is toxic shock syndrome? Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is … It can quickly affect several different organs including your liver, lungs and kidneys. Since TSS develops quickly, … infections can result in TSS. SA makes several toxins and when the toxins enter your bloodstream you can have a severe …
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… Cancer On this page: Health Tools What Increases Your Risk Lowering Your Risk Symptoms What Happens When To Call Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview …