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… care in a hospital. Some patients may be given anti-viral drugs. How is it spread? In Canada, the virus has been found … local public health unit or WorkSafe BC can provide more information about mask operation, use and limitations. For more information, visit WorkSafe BC www.worksafebc.com . Prevent …
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… associated with dirty wounds, animal bites and contaminated drug injection equipment. Measles, mumps and rubella … About 1 in 170 infants who get pertussis may die. For more information For more information on the recommended routine immunizations, see …
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… menus for babies who are 6 to 12 months old. It includes information on food safety and amounts of food to offer your … Papaya, spears sprinkled with shredded coconut For more information HealthLink File #69c Baby’s first foods …
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… travel vaccines are not covered by the provincial medical services plan (MSP), so check with your local travel clinic … Talk to your health care provider or travel clinic for more information. For a list of yellow fever vaccination centres … also have liver and kidney failure. Currently, there is no drug treatment for the disease. Yellow fever virus is spread …
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… who have shared such items as towels or uniforms. For more information on hand washing, see HealthLinkBC File #85 … where previous cases of MRSA have been reported. Injection drug users and people with long-term illnesses are also at … to wash your hands regularly using soap and water. Using an alcohol hand rub may prevent the spread of MRSA after …
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… or have not had a one-time booster against polio. For more information, visit HealthLinkBC File #13 Polio vaccine (IPV) … against hepatitis A and B is also available. For more information, visit HealthLinkBC File #33 Hepatitis A … vaccine is only 1 dose at the travel clinic. For more information, visit HealthLinkBC File #41j Typhoid vaccine . …
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… inhaling asbestos that is released into the air. For more information on safe handling of asbestos, see WorkSafeBC – … asbestos fibres can cause cancers and lung diseases. For information on health risks of inhaling asbestos, see … ingesting asbestos has any health concerns. For more information Health Canada For more information about …
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… against more types of pneumococcal bacteria. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #62b Pneumococcal … of PCV 13. Speak with your health care provider for more information. It is important to keep a record of all … first speaking to your health care provider. For more information on Reye syndrome, see HealthLinkBC File #84 Reye …
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… stay in the care facility or move to another location. For information about emergency preparedness and planning at the … kit with food, water and some basic supplies For more information Some local health authorities provide emergency … Vancouver Coastal Health www.vch.ca/en/service/community-care-facilities-licensing For more …
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… of the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI). The AQHI provides information about current air quality. It is also used to … matter, ozone and nitrogen dioxide. The AQHI only provides information on sulphur dioxide in B.C. communities with … solid or liquid particles floating in the air. For more information on particulate matter, please visit HealthLinkBC …
