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… E. coli infection Last updated February 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 02 Download PDF Document English … milk products, juice, cider and untreated or contaminated drinking water. Swimming in recreational water that is … Do not try cooking frozen or partially frozen meat Wash your hands thoroughly before preparing food, after handling …
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… Hand, foot and mouth disease Last updated July 29, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 64 Download PDF Document English … of hand, foot and mouth disease. This can occur if you or your child does not drink enough liquids due to pain from … through close personal contact such as kissing, or sharing drinking cups, forks or spoons. The virus can also spread …
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… Mumps Last updated August 30, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 14c Download PDF Document English … protect you against future exposures to the virus. Check your immunization record to see how many doses of mumps … of mumps vaccine are recommended for protection. Contact your health care provider to find out if you need to be …
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… Rubella Last updated November 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 14d Download PDF Document English … be offered a blood test for rubella immunity as part of your prenatal care. If you are not immune, you should be immunized after your pregnancy, preferably before leaving the hospital. …
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… Measles Last updated December 1, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 14b Download PDF Document English … or traveled to an area with a measles outbreak, have yourself examined by a health care provider. It is best to … the clinic at a time when the waiting room is empty. Bring your immunization record with you. A physical examination, …
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… harm reduction: Substance use Last updated December 1, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 102a Download PDF Document English … is a public health approach to substance use (including alcohol, cannabis, and other substances) and drug policy. … on safer ways to use substances, including the use of alcohol, opioids, stimulants and other substances Supply …
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… Shigellosis Last updated October 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File number 80 Download PDF Document English … oral-anal (mouth to anus) contact, getting stool on your fingers and then touching your mouth, or by putting … food or water Follow basic food safety precautions and drinking water treatment to help prevent the spread of …
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… long-term care in an emergency Last updated August 24, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 103c Download PDF Document English … emergency preparedness and planning at the facility where your family member lives, you may ask: What is the … There are a few things to consider if you want to care for your family member during an emergency: Is your home …
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… diarrhea and cholera vaccine Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 41k Travel Series Download PDF … or working in some countries. It is important to talk to your health care provider, or visit a travel clinic at least … loose, or watery bowel movements usually from eating or drinking contaminated foods or fluids. Symptoms may also …
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… Hepatitis B infant vaccine Last updated September 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 25c Download PDF Document English … Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting all the vaccines on time, your child can be protected from many diseases over a …
