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… formula: Before you start Last updated October 30, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 69a Child Nutrition Series … have questions about what to feed your baby, contact your health care provider, a public health nurse or a lactation consultant. You can also call …
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… Syphilis Last updated February 15, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 08e Sexually Transmitted … came into contact with an infected person. The sore usually appears between 3 and 90 days after getting the infection. … more than 1 year How to get tested for syphilis Visit your health care provider to get any syphilis symptoms, like …
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… Disinfecting drinking water Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 49b Download PDF Document English … kills or removes pathogens from drinking water, reducing health risks. You can disinfect water by adding chemicals, … but only for short periods of time. There are potential health concerns (thyroid problems or iodine sensitivity) …
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… Insect repellents and DEET Last updated April 1, 2015 HealthLink BC File number 96 Download PDF Document English … high risk of complications from mosquito-borne illnesses, 1 application per day of insect repellent containing DEET may … Personal Insect repellents www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/about-pesticides/insect-repellents.html Health …
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… Grade 6 immunizations in B.C. Last updated June 22, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 50f Child Immunization Series … more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. Vaccines are the best way to protect your … unimmunized will get HPV at some time. Every year in B.C. approximately: 210 people will get cervical cancer and 55 …
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… Reye syndrome Last updated October 13, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 84 Download PDF Document English … 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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… Pertussis (whooping cough) Last updated October 1, 2014 HealthLink BC File number 15c Download PDF Document English … seizures, brain damage or even death. These complications happen most often in infants under 1 year of age. Each year … information about pertussis vaccines see the following: HealthLinkBC File #18c Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis (Tdap) …
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… Hearing loss in children Last updated October 26, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 71a Download PDF Document English … mistaken for other concerns, and it may cause a child to appear distracted or withdrawn. Parents are usually the … had a normal hearing test before. Contact your local public health hearing clinic or your family health care provider to …
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… Campylobacter infection Last updated August 1, 2020 HealthLink BC File number 58 Download PDF Document English … safely: Refrigerate foods right away. Keep raw meat well wrapped and on lower refrigerator shelves so blood does not … lenses. For more information on disinfecting water, see HealthLinkBC File #49b Disinfecting Drinking Water Make sure …
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… Grade 9 immunizations in B.C. Last updated June 22, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 50g Child Immunization Series … more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. Vaccines are the best way to protect your … muscle or joint soreness, nausea, irritability, loss of appetite, chills, and fever. Acetaminophen (e.g. Tylenol®) …
