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… in infants and young children Last updated June 27, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 35c Heat-related Series Download … temperatures are high. Exposure to indoor heat over 31C for long periods can be dangerous. If it gets very hot in … than an older child or adult. What signs should I look for? Your infant or young child may not be able to tell you …
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… Safe sleeping for babies Last updated October 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 107 Download PDF Document English … Vietnamese In the early weeks of life, babies sleep for about 16 hours a day. Planning where your baby can sleep …
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… Travel immunizations for adults Last updated April 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 41c Travel Series Download PDF … clinic or your health care provider at least 6 to 8 weeks before you travel. This is important because some vaccines may …
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… Swimmer's itch Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 52 Download PDF Document English … snail host and swim near the surface of the water, looking for bird and mammal hosts. How can I get swimmer’s itch? If … or parks representatives about the water condition before getting in any lake, pond or beach Check for warning …
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… HTLV-1 Virus Last updated February 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 34 Download PDF Document English … you have HTLV-1, your health care provider may send you for a blood test. How is the virus spread? HTLV-1 is spread … by: Sharing needles, syringes or other equipment used for injecting drugs Sexual contact. Evidence shows that the …
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… Feeding your baby formula: Before you start Last updated October 30, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 69a Child Nutrition Series …
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… Syphilis Last updated February 15, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 08e Sexually Transmitted … However, recent rates of syphilis have increased greatly for cisgender women leading to congenital syphilis cases. … Late latent stage is when a person has a syphilis infection for more than 1 year How to get tested for syphilis Visit …
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… Sun safety for children Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 26 Download PDF Document English … reapply every couple of hours, after swimming, or following active play time. Swimmers and those who sweat heavily …
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… Hearing loss in children Last updated October 26, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 71a Download PDF Document English … Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Hearing is important for your child’s social and emotional growth. The ability to … be hard to detect. Mild hearing loss is sometimes mistaken for other concerns, and it may cause a child to appear …
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… Grade 9 immunizations in B.C. Last updated June 22, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 50g Child Immunization Series … the recommended childhood vaccines that they are eligible for. For more information on the recommended childhood vaccines …
