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… Tick bites and disease Last updated June 1, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 01 Download PDF Document English … get someone else to remove the tick for you or see a health care provider to remove it. Be sure to check for … been out in an area where ticks can live. When to see a health care provider to remove the tick See your health care …
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… Healthy eating guidelines for people taking warfarin … attack, stroke, deep vein thrombosis and other serious health problems. If your blood clots too much, your doctor … medication works at its best. Steps you can take Follow a healthy and well-balanced diet. You do not need to stop …
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… Mumps Last updated August 30, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 14c Download PDF Document English … Mumps is a disease caused by the mumps virus. Mumps was a common childhood disease before immunization. It is now more … not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For more …
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… safe child care facilities Last updated March 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 100c Download PDF Document English … a second dose of epinephrine as soon as 5 minutes after the first dose Ensure the child gets to a hospital The above … 9-1-1 or local emergency number and how to communicate the health concern Each child’s allergy and how to help the …
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… safe adult care facilities Last updated March 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 100b Download PDF Document English … a second dose of epinephrine as soon as 5 minutes after the first dose Ensure the resident gets to a hospital The above … swelling of the lips and in the mouth and throat. It is uncommon for OAS related reactions to become severe. Adults …
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… Cryptosporidium infection Last updated February 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 48 Download PDF Document English … infection the illness is called cryptosporidiosis. The most common symptom associated with Cryptosporidium infection is … usually last for 1 to 2 weeks in people who are otherwise healthy. In some cases, symptoms can return after you have …
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… Pasteurized and raw milk Last updated September 11, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 03 Download PDF Document English … plant. Only vitamins A and D may be added to the milk for health benefits; no other additives or preservatives can be … the consumption of raw milk raises urgent public health concerns due to its association with numerous outbreaks …
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… Emergency contraception (EC) Last updated September 1, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 91b Download PDF Document English … It only prevents a pregnancy from happening in the first place. Note: Emergency contraception is different from … assault Are there any side effects? Side effects are uncommon and do not last long. Emergency contraceptive pills …
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… is in the vaccines and why Last updated February 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 50d Child Immunization Series … more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is in childhood vaccines? Vaccines are … . For more information on childhood immunization, see: HealthLinkBC File #50a Your Baby’s Immune System and …
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… Toilet learning Last updated November 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 92d Child Development Series … away from home Boys usually learn to pee sitting down first. This is okay. They can learn to go standing up later … of clothes in case your child has an accident. Talk to your health care provider if your child does not use the toilet …
