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… Genital herpes Last updated May 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 08d Sexually Transmitted … one type of HSV in their lifetime. While herpes is very common, it also carries a lot of stigma that can lead to … or washing toys may also pass the virus. During a primary first outbreak, it is possible to pass the virus to another …
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… Polio vaccine (IPV) Last updated September 14, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 13 Download PDF Document English … is much safer to get the vaccine than to get polio disease. Common reactions to the vaccine may include fever, and … of a cold or other mild illness. However, if you have concerns speak with your health care provider. What is …
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… Hand, foot and mouth disease Last updated July 29, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 64 Download PDF Document English … and mouth disease is caused by enteroviruses. It’s most common in children under 10 years of age, but older children … they give birth may pass the virus to their baby. Newborn babies infected with the virus usually have a mild illness, …
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… and outdoor air pollution Last updated December 12, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 65e Download PDF Document English … especially when temperatures are cooler The amount of common air pollutants, including particulate matter, are … a diameter less than 2.5 micrometers (PM2.5) are the most commonly measured and studied particle pollution. What …
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… inflammatory disease (PID) Last updated September 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 08c Sexually Transmitted … gonorrhea are sexually transmitted infections (STIs) that commonly cause PID. Other infections that are not sexually … do not know they have it. However, when present, the most common symptoms are: Pain in the lower abdomen (usually both …
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… Hepatitis A vaccine Last updated July 17, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 33 Download PDF Document English … of the vaccine. The second dose is given 1 month after the first dose. The third dose is given 5 months later. If you … particularly in rural areas, where hepatitis A is common Immigrants from countries where hepatitis A is common …
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… Drinking water chlorination facts Last updated June 14, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 49d Download PDF Document English … Spanish Document Vietnamese What is chlorine? Chlorine is a common element in nature, where it is usually combined with … been used to disinfect water? Chlorine disinfectants were first added to a public water supply in North America in …
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… with Weakened Immune Systems Last updated January 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 56 Download PDF Document English … water you drink has not been disinfected, please refer to HealthLinkBC File #49b Disinfecting Drinking Water . How can … your mouth, mix drinks or make ice cubes without boiling it first. Please note that boiling water will get rid of …
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… abuse of older adults Last updated February 24, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 93d Elder Abuse Prevention Series … resources, choices and options. Financial abuse is the most commonly reported type of abuse that people may experience … Abuse and Information Line (SAIL), hosted by Seniors First BC, 604 437-1940 in Vancouver or toll-free at 1 866 …
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… Sleep related infant death Last updated November 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 46 Download PDF Document English … There are two kinds of sleep related infant death. The first is called Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, or SIDS, which … clear explanation or cause. SIDS is most likely to occur in babies between 2 and 4 months of age. The second kind of …
