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… Lunches to go Last updated August 30, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 69f Child Nutrition Series … Child Nutrition Series Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child care providers (#110b) … formula: Safely making and storing formula (#69b) Baby's first foods (#69c) Helping your 1 to 3 Year old child eat …
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… Insect repellents and DEET Last updated April 1, 2015 HealthLink BC File number 96 Download PDF Document English … File #88 West Nile virus . What is DEET? DEET is the common name for N,N-diethyl-m-toluamide. DEET is the active … may wish to consider the use of non-chemical methods as a first line of defense. What are the age restrictions when …
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… Safety tips for swimmers Last updated February 17, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 39 Download PDF Document English … Do not drink alcohol Injuries involving alcohol are a common problem around water bodies, including include … reach of a responsible person (at least 16 years old). Babies who cannot sit without support and cannot wear a PFD …
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… of rodents (rats and mice) Last updated January 31, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 37 Download PDF Document English … than 20 types of rodents in British Columbia, only 3 cause common domestic or farmyard problems. This includes the: … material. How can I get rid of rodents? Rats and mice have babies often, so it is important to find and get rid of them …
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… influenza (flu) vaccine Last updated September 25, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 12e Influenza (Flu) Series … in weakness and paralysis of the body’s muscles. It most commonly occurs after infections. In rare cases, GBS can … of a cold or other mild illness. However, if you have concerns speak with your health care provider. What is …
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… Heat-related illness Last updated June 6, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 35 Heat-related Series Download … heat-related illness? Too much heat can be harmful to your health. Heat-related illness is the result of your body … their homes and people with emotional or mental health concerns whose judgment may be impaired Never leave …
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… Clean-up after a flood Last updated September 23, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 20 Download PDF Document English … Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What are the health hazards after a flood? Anyone who has had a flood at … tests to show the water is safe. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #05b Well Water Testing . If the water in …
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… Scabies Last updated August 27, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 09 Download PDF Document English … Sarcoptes scabiei or the human itch mite. Scabies is common and highly contagious. The human itch mite burrows … provider may recommend a second treatment 1 week after the first treatment. Crusted (Norwegian) scabies is very …
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… Hepatitis C virus Last updated November 1, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 40a Download PDF Document English … cuts or wounds, or bodily fluid containing blood Other less common ways HCV is spread include: Sharing personal care … HCV and still become infected again in the future. The most common symptoms of acute HCV may include: Fever Tiredness …
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… Giardia infection Last updated March 4, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 10 Download PDF Document English … to as 'beaver fever'. Giardiasis is one of the more common infectious causes of diarrhea lasting more than 2 weeks. It is a common cause of diarrhea among individuals who drink water …
