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Nitrates in Well Water [English] Permalink Public

What are nitrates? How do nitrates get into well water? How do I know if there are nitrates in my well water? What are the health risks of high nitrate levels? What should I do if there is a pregnant woman or baby in the household? How can I get my well water tested? What if my water is high in nitrates? Number 05a. (English)

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Eat Safely, Eat Well: Food Safety During Pregnancy [English] Permalink Public

Your pregnancy is an important time. Eating safe and healthy foods is important to you and your baby. There are many things to consider when choosing and preparing food. This information is designed to help you make the best choices for you and your baby. (English)

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Viral Gastrointestinal Illness (Stomach Flu) (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

How to prevent the spread of infection in the hospital and at home. Viral gastrointestinal illness, also known as stomach flu, is a common illness. It can occur as a case in just one person or can quickly spread through families and cause outbreaks. Outbreaks occur in the community every year. There are several different viruses that cause illness with vomiting and diarrhea. This fact sheet provides information about how to prevent the spread of infection in hospital and at home. (English) Colour

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Healthy Eating and Healthy Aging for Adults [English] Permalink Public

HealthLinkBC Health File overview about healthy eating healthy aging for adults including the important nutrients, supplements and resources. Number 68j. (English)

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Healthy Eating for Seniors [English] Permalink Public

This handbook addresses food safety,includes information about supplements, how to eat with a chronic disease, offers you simple ways to eat with less fat and salt,to keep a healthy body weight, to shop for healthy food on a budget, and to read labels, tips and recipes from other seniors. TO ORDER COPIES go to: www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/family-social-supports/seniors/health-safety/active-aging/healthy-eating/healthy-eating-for-seniors-handbook (English)

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Nutrition and Lung Disease (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Our bodies require a variety of nutrients for proper function (including breathing!). Eating a balanced diet is essential to maintain health and manage your lung disease, such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). This factsheet gives helpful nutrition tips to support people living with lung disease. (English) Colour

Listeriosis [English] Permalink Public

HealthLinkBC Health File information about listeriosis including symptoms, who is at higher risk, and if you are at risk, how you can you protect yourself. Number 75. (English)

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Preventing Constipation While on Opioids in Palliative Care [English] Permalink Public

Opioids (sometimes called narcotics) are used to treat pain and shortness of breath in people who are receiving palliative care for a life-limiting illness. Opioids slow the movement of your bowels. This often causes constipation. Constipation can be prevented and managed by using laxatives regularly. (English) Colour

Traveller's Diarrhea [English] Permalink Public

HealthLinkBC Health File information providing an overview about traveller's diarrhea including prevention and treatment. Number 41e. (English)

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Safe Food Handling for Children Ages 5 and Under [English] Permalink Public

Important information on food safety for children ages 5 and under. NOTE: Order Form available at https://www.hc-publication-sc.hc-sc.gc.ca/paccb-dgapcc/cmcd-dcmc/webpubs.nsf/7?ReadForm&cat=00081&lang=eng& (English)

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