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… Shaken baby syndrome (SBS) Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 86 Download PDF Document English … problems. It is never okay to shake a baby or child. Approximately 25 percent of babies who are shaken die and as … help once you have put your baby in a safe place or call Healthlink BC at 8-1-1 . Never pick up a baby when you are …
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… Combustion by-products Last updated December 13, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 65c Download PDF Document English … produced depends on the type of fuel and the combustion appliance. How the appliance is designed, built, installed … instructions for all combustion appliances Regularly service and clean appliances and vents such as chimneys Use …
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… long-term care in an emergency Last updated August 24, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 103c Download PDF Document English … Hazards, such as wildfires, floods and earthquakes, can happen at any time. It is important to consider the needs of … Vancouver Coastal Health www.vch.ca/en/service/community-care-facilities-licensing For more …
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… influenza (flu) vaccine Last updated October 4, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 12d Influenza (Flu) Series … Live attenuated influenza (flu) vaccine . The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. In B.C., influenza vaccines are … correctional institutions Those who provide care or service to people at high risk in potential outbreak …
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… Prenatal ultrasound Last updated August 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 116 Download PDF Document English … Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Your health care provider may request that you have one or more … skill in fetal ultrasound. What can I do to prepare for my appointment? When you book your ultrasound, you will receive …
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… harm reduction: Substance use Last updated December 1, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 102a Download PDF Document English … What is harm reduction? Harm reduction is a public health approach to substance use (including alcohol, cannabis, and … use or abstinence. Harm reduction includes programs and services to lessen the harms related to substance use and …
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… population during extreme heat Last updated June 27, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 35a Heat-related Series Download … making it feel hotter outside than normal. Extreme heat happens when the heat and humidity are much higher than we … normal summer day. Extreme heat can be harmful to anyone's health, but people who are pregnant or had a baby within the …
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… of people who use substances Last updated December 1, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 102b Download PDF Document English … What is harm reduction? Harm reduction is a public health approach to substance use to support the health and … abstinence (avoiding the use of substances). Harm reduction services include non-judgmental and shame-free approaches …
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… and pools: Safe water quality Last updated August 1, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 27b Download PDF Document English … in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations. Take appropriate action whenever pool test results are outside of … environmental health office, or your local pool and hot tub service provider. For health and safety tips, please visit …
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… Japanese encephalitis vaccine Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 41h Travel Series Download PDF … travel vaccines are not covered by the provincial medical services plan (MSP). You can check with your local travel … an infection spread by infected mosquitoes. The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. Who should get the vaccine? If …
