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… Yellow fever vaccine Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 41i Travel Series Download PDF … if you travel to or work in some countries. Discuss your travel plans with a public health unit, a travel clinic, or your health care provider at least 6 to 8 weeks before you …
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… 9, 2024 Overview Nutrients are found in food and help your body work as it should. Learn about carbohydrates, … their functions, where to find them and how to make healthy choices: Carbohydrates (Government of Canada) Fibre … found, how much you need and why it’s important: Fibre and your health (HealthLinkBC File #68h) Getting enough fibre …
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… HealthLinkBC Files HealthLink BC Files are easy-to-understand fact sheets about public health and safety. Files are available as printable PDFs and can be found at many local public health units. Files are created, reviewed and updated in …
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… that occurs both during pregnancy and up to one year after your baby’s birth. Perinatal depression is common - as many as one in five women will experience it. It affects your mind, body, emotions, behaviours and habits. A mother's … their emotional attachment to their baby and their baby's healthy development. That's why it's critical to seek …
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… The pregnant traveller Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 41g Travel Series Download PDF … some infections. Some of these infections can also affect your developing baby. If you are pregnant and want to travel, you should speak with your health care provider to discuss your travel plans and …
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… on the importance of physical activity for general health and different types of chronic conditions. Access helpful information on taking steps toward changing your level of physical activity in Helping You Make It … The resources provided have been reviewed by scientists, health care professionals and persons with chronic …
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… Overview Overview Check with your local water supplier to find out if your tap water is safe to use for your baby's formula. If … get more information on the safety of your drinking water. Health Canada's drinking water website, …
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… Prenatal ultrasound Last updated August 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 116 Download PDF Document English … Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Your health care provider may request that you have one or more ultrasound scans during your pregnancy. These prenatal ultrasound scans provide …
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… safe they are or how well they may work. Be sure to tell your doctor about any complementary treatments you use or … treatments and whether these treatments may interfere with your standard care. For example, some natural health products may cause problems if you take them with …
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… Information Overview Blood donation means giving some of your blood so that it can be used to help someone else. … hemophilia . If you donate blood before you have surgery, your own blood will be kept for you in case you need a blood … to meet a certain height and weight measurement. Be in good health. Some people can't donate because of health or other …
