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… 66 Why is immunization important for health care … at work. Many diseases can be prevented with immunization. Getting immunized protects your … you and your family and friends. What routine immunizations are recommended in B.C.? The …
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… to provide primary care throughout your pregnancy. Pregnancy: Choosing a health … services available to you before, during and after pregnancy. Choosing where to give birth … services available to you before, during and after pregnancy. Choosing where to give birth …
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… activity has short-term and long-term health benefits and can help to prevent and … Resistance exercise, which provide clear health benefits, should be incorporated at … activity throughout the day. Health and exercise professionals play a key …
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… people have more than one long-term (chronic) health problem. You may be one of them. For … have more than one problem, doctors call the health problems comorbidities. One health problem may lead to another, causing …
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… antibacterial ointments, medicine for motion sickness, and antidiarrheal medicines. Your … Avoid stays in polluted cities or at high altitudes if you have asthma, chronic … can lead to sexually transmitted infections. Altitude Altitude sickness occurs when you …
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… forest fires). Wildfires can affect your health and safety in many ways. The smoke from … wildfire, you will want to watch for health symptoms and know where to find the … Collaborating Centre for Environmental Health. Before a wildfire During wildfire …
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… 38b Why is dental health during pregnancy important? It is … disease. This can increase the risk for other health conditions (e.g., diabetes and heart disease) Poor dental health may affect the general oral health of …
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… Overview Resources and information to support your health and wellbeing in your older years. Take steps to plan for your … adults Grief: Helping older adults with grief Nutritious eating and physical activity Eating …
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… is estimated that 1 in 5 Canadians experience mental illness in a year. The most prevalent mental illnesses are mood and anxiety disorders. Mental illness can impact a person's ability …
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… Overview Choosing a doctor or other health care provider is very important. The relationship you have with your health care provider greatly influences the health decisions you make and, ultimately, …
