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… and scalds in young children Last updated February 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 123 Download PDF Document English … should not be relied on to supervise younger children Check your child’s bath water with your elbow prior to placing them in the water; it should not …
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… quadrivalent vaccines Last updated June 30, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 23b Download PDF Document English … people may need additional doses of the vaccine. Speak with your health care provider to find out if you need more doses … to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For more information on Reye …
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… Meningococcal b (Men-b) vaccine Last updated July 14, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 23c Download PDF Document English … old you are when the immunization series begins. Speak with your health care provider for more information. It is … to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For more information on Reye …
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… Q fever Last updated October 4, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 79 Download PDF Document English … aborts their offspring. You can also get sick from touching your face after touching contaminated animal tissue or … in raw milk from infected animals. You may get Q fever by drinking unpasteurized, contaminated milk. The disease …
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… Healthy snacks for adults Last updated October 30, 2024 … At the grocery store Plan snacks in advance and add them to your grocery list. Having a list will help save time, money … a smaller amount in a bowl or on a plate Stay hydrated by drinking water with your snacks On the go Pack snacks in …
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… Hepatitis A vaccine Last updated July 17, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 33 Download PDF Document English … of the throat, tongue or lips. If this reaction occurs, your health care provider can treat it. Emergency treatment … be spread through close contact with an infected person, by drinking contaminated water, or eating raw or under-cooked …
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… The pregnant traveller Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 41g Travel Series Download PDF … some infections. Some of these infections can also affect your developing baby. If you are pregnant and want to travel, you should speak with your health care provider to discuss your travel plans and …
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… Facts about chickenpox Last updated November 1, 2012 HealthLink BC File number 44a Download PDF Document English … for a person to get sick after exposure to the virus. If your child is exposed to chickenpox, watch for signs of the … If you have been exposed to the chickenpox virus, your treatment will depend on your age, personal health, and …
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… of onsite sewage systems Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 21 Download PDF Document English … A failing sewage system can also contaminate local drinking water sources. This contamination could cause … of all parts of the sewage system. This way you and your maintenance provider can find information based on the …
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… HIV and HIV tests Last updated June 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 08m Sexually Transmitted … of transmitting it to others. You can greatly reduce your risk of transmitting HIV to others by taking … or rash. The only way to know if you have HIV is to have your blood tested. What is an HIV test? If you have been …
