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… Hearing loss in children Last updated October 26, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 71a Download PDF Document English … to have your child’s hearing tested if you ever have concerns that they are not hearing well or talking clearly. … treatable. What can affect my child’s hearing? The most common causes of temporary hearing loss in children include: …
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… infection and genital warts Last updated November 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 101a Sexually Transmitted … Vietnamese What is HPV infection? HPV is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs). It is a … go away on its own without treatment. The virus is most commonly found on the genitals and anus. It is found less …
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… Preventing neural tube defects Last updated April 16, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 38c Download PDF Document English … and the brain or spine are not fully formed. The most common NTDs are: Spina bifida: when the spine does not close … the brain and skull are missing some parts Some NTDs cause babies to be stillborn or to have lifelong disabilities. How …
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… Bed bugs Last updated September 3, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 95 Download PDF Document English … hide and feed regularly, such as sleeping areas. They can commonly be found in homes, hotels, student residences and … on clothing, backpacks, luggage and books. Are bed bugs a health concern? A bed bug bite typically causes a red bump …
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… harm reduction: Substance use Last updated December 1, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 102a Download PDF Document English … around safer sex practices and sexual health Should I have concerns about harm reduction? Some people express concerns about harm reduction. A common concern is that harm reduction activities encourage …
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… children and their vision Last updated January 11, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 53a Download PDF Document English … Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Learn to identify common vision concerns in children younger than 4 years of age. By …
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… Chlamydia Last updated March 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 08l Sexually Transmitted … If treated in time, chlamydia causes no lasting concerns. Untreated chlamydia can lead to complications as … your partners need more treatment. Because re-infection is common, a follow-up test is recommended 6 months after …
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… organisms (CPO) Last updated March 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 120 Download PDF Document English … enterobacteriaceae (CPE). Why are CPO a concern? CPO are commonly found in a number of countries around the world, … is CPO spread? CPO are normally found in the gut. The most common way CPO spreads from person to person is by direct …
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… Traveller's diarrhea Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 41e Travel Series Download PDF … Spanish Document Vietnamese Traveller’s diarrhea is a common health concern affecting travellers to tropical … of cloudy water. Strain cloudy water through a clean cloth first. Mix well and let stand for 30 minutes. This will be …
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… Hepatitis B virus infection Last updated March 1, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 25e Download PDF Document English … no symptoms and may not know they have the disease. How common is hepatitis B virus infection? There are very few … provided free to a wide range of people in BC, including babies, people at increased risk of infection or serious …
