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… HTLV-1 Virus Last updated February 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 34 Download PDF Document English … control or constipation. To confirm that you have HTLV-1, your health care provider may send you for a blood test. How … myself against infection from HTLV-1? You can protect yourself from being infected with HTLV-1 by: Never sharing …
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… Indoor air quality Last updated October 30, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 65a Download PDF Document English … Indoor air quality: Combustion by-products Wildfires and your health (health feature) HealthLinkBC File #30a The … and using low-VOC products and building materials in your home Biological contaminants: Keep the house clean and …
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… Syphilis Last updated February 15, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 08e Sexually Transmitted … vaginal fluid Sharing sex toys Syphilis can also spread to your baby during pregnancy or birth. This is known as … can be transmitted during any of the 4 stages of infection. Your risk of having syphilis is greater if you already have …
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… Grade 6 immunizations in B.C. Last updated June 22, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 50f 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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… Insect repellents and DEET Last updated April 1, 2015 HealthLink BC File number 96 Download PDF Document English … used to keep biting insects, such as mosquitoes, away from your skin and clothing. Some repellents are also helpful … work by discouraging insects from landing on and biting your skin. Insect repellent should be used when you are …
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… Reye syndrome Last updated October 13, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 84 Download PDF Document English … in children under 6 months of age without first talking to your health care provider. Always use the dosage indicated in the product instructions or as recommended by your health care provider. What are the symptoms of reye …
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… Hearing loss in children Last updated October 26, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 71a Download PDF Document English … Spanish Document Vietnamese Hearing is important for your child’s social and emotional growth. The ability to hear well also supports your child as they learn to talk and eventually to read and …
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… children and their vision Last updated January 11, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 53a Download PDF Document English … concerns and their symptoms early on, you will know when your child needs to see an eye doctor. How developed is my … have a family history. If you know of vision concerns in your family, your child's eyes should be examined by an eye …
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… Hearing loss in adults Last updated March 13, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 71c Download PDF Document English … what people say Have ringing, hissing or clicking noises in your ear What are the different types of hearing loss? There … or a hearing instrument practitioner without a referral. If your hearing seems to deteriorate or drop rapidly (over the …
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… and Patches for Immunizations Last updated March 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 50h Child Immunization Series … routine immunizations. If you have questions about where your child's immunizations will be given, talk to your immunization provider prior to your visit. For a full …
