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… age children and their vision Last updated January 12, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 53b Download PDF Document English … have a family history. If you know of vision problems in your family, your child's eyes should be examined by an eye … umbrellas, scissors, lollipop sticks, uncooked spaghetti, drinking straws, or pieces of wire, can cause an eye injury …
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… hepatitis B virus infection Last updated October 30, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 40d Download PDF Document English … this virus to others by doing the following: Talk to your health care provider if you are pregnant, as HBV … stay as healthy as possible if I am living with HBV? Avoid alcohol as it causes liver damage and can increase liver …
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… type b (DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib) vaccine Last updated June 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 105 Child Immunization Series … Canada approved the vaccine. It will be free as part of your child's routine immunizations. Call your health care … of an infected person. This can happen from eating food or drinking water contaminated with stool. Haemophilus …
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… Grade 9 immunizations in B.C. Last updated June 22, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 50g Child Immunization Series … other health measure. Vaccines are the best way to protect your child against many diseases and their complications. When you get your child immunized, you help protect others as well. The …
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… is in the vaccines and why Last updated February 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 50d Child Immunization Series … ingredients that make them safe and effective to protect your child from disease. Each vaccine contains a small … or weakened and the toxoids are inactive. Vaccines help your child’s immune system build protection against disease. …
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… Salmonellosis Last updated June 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 17 Download PDF Document English … on them. How do I prevent salmonellosis? Always wash your hands after you use the bathroom or change a diaper … snakes and iguanas, can carry Salmonella bacteria. Wash your hands well after handling these animals or pets and …
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… Protecting against infection Last updated November 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File number 97 Download PDF Document English … always treat them as potentially infectious. If you prick yourself with a used needle, hold the affected limb down low … and warm water for at least 15 to 20 seconds. Waterless alcohol-based hand rinses can be used as long as hands are …
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… diagnosed with cataract(s) Last updated July 8, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 126 Download PDF Document English … slowly and are not likely to cause a sudden change in your vision. You may not need surgery right away. A change in your glasses or the use of a magnifier and extra light may …
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… Sun safety for children Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 26 Download PDF Document English … umbrella if you can’t find a shady spot. If you cannot keep your child out of the sun, make sure to protect their skin … smart” clothing and sunscreen. Sun smart clothing Encourage your child to be “sun-smart.” Make sure they cover up with …
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… Help stop the spread of germs Last updated June 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 85 Download PDF Document English … Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Wash your hands often to keep yourself and others healthy. Hand … public restroom If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. After applying the gel or …
