We need small amounts of sodium, but eating too much can increase the risk of high blood pressure and heart disease. Most adults only need 1500 mg of
Water suppliers are responsible for providing drinking water that meets the Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality for lead. However, under ce
IntroductionA plant-based diet is made up of mostly plant foods: vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes (lentils, dried beans, and peas), nuts, and
What are rabies immune globulin and rabies vaccine?Rabies immune globulin (RabIg) provides immediate, short-term protection against the virus that cau
Acetaminophen (e.g. Tylenol®) or ibuprofen* (e.g. Advil®) can be given for fever or soreness. ASA (e.g. Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under
It is important to stay in the clinic for 15 minutes after getting any immunization because there is a rare possibility, less than 1 in a million, of
Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure.Vaccines are the best way to protect your child against
Acetaminophen (e.g. Tylenol®) or ibuprofen* (e.g. Advil®) can be given for fever or soreness. ASA (e.g. Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under
It is important to stay in the clinic for 15 minutes after getting any immunization because there is an extremely rare possibility, less than 1 in a m
The content from ImmunizeBC.ca has moved to HealthLinkBC.ca/immunizations. You’ll find information on vaccines, immunization schedules, after care, va
What is the Infants Act?The Infants Act explains the legal position of children under 19 years of age.One of the topics covered in the Infants Act is
Food Sources of Vitamin KInformation About Vitamin KVitamin K is a fat soluble vitamin. You need some vitamin K every day for good health.Vitamin K he
Your body needs vitamin B12 to help keep your nerve and red blood cells healthy and to make DNA, the genetic material in your cells. If you don’t get
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic disease that affects your central nervous system. Over time it can slow or block the nerve signals that control h
Potassium is a mineral found naturally in many foods. It has many functions in the body such as:helps to regulate blood pressuremakes nerves and muscl
