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… Gonorrhea Last updated February 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 08a Sexually Transmitted … If treated in time, gonorrhea causes no lasting concerns. Untreated gonorrhea 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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… Rotavirus vaccine (Rotarix®) Last updated May 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 104a Child Immunization Series … of a cold or other mild illness. However, if you have concerns, speak with your health care provider. What is … sometimes called the stomach flu. Rotavirus is the most common cause of diarrhea and hospitalization for diarrhea in …
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… age children and their vision Last updated January 12, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 53b Download PDF Document English … Vietnamese The majority of vision development occurs in the first few years of life. The older a child is at the time of … or ophthalmologist), especially if you notice any concerns. Some conditions can result in permanent vision …
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… Children and adults Last updated August 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 99 Download PDF Document English … I take a child’s temperature? From birth to age 5, the most common way to take a temperature is under the armpit. For … signs of another illness (rash, cough, vomiting, diarrhea) Babies younger than 3 months of age must be seen by a health …
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… Trichomoniasis Last updated May 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 08p Sexually Transmitted … caused by a parasite called Trichomonas vaginalis . It is commonly called ‘trich’ (sounds like “trick”). The infection … If treated in time, trichomoniasis causes no lasting concerns. In men, it may be linked with infertility or lower …
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… play from birth to 3 years Last updated November 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 92a Child Development Series … things work. Your child and play As a parent, you are the first to play with your baby. Playing with your baby helps … a big role in your child’s healthy development. Play for babies By being attentive to your baby, you will learn the …
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… Hepatitis B infant vaccine Last updated September 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 25c Download PDF Document English … for your child to get the vaccine than to get hepatitis B. Common reactions to the vaccine may include soreness, … of a cold or other mild illness. However, if you have concerns speak with your health care provider. What is …
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… Molluscum contagiosum Last updated June 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 08i Sexually Transmitted … of getting infected. While molluscum contagiosum is most common among children under 10 years of age, the infection … with a weaker immune system. Molluscum contagiosum is most common in places with warm, humid climates, but it can be …
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… Head lice Last updated September 9, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 06 Download PDF Document English … hygiene or lives in an unclean environment. Head lice are commonly spread among children and adults who have close … to make sure that any head lice that have hatched after the first treatment are killed before they have a chance to lay …
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… Lead paint and hazards Last updated September 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 31 Download PDF Document English … Does my home contain lead-based paint? Lead-based paint was commonly used in homes built before 1960. Both exterior and … 250 565-2649 Vancouver Coastal Health 604 736-2033 For First Nations communities, contact your local environmental …
