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… Role of Pets in Human Disease Last updated September 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 61a Download PDF Document English … Vietnamese Pets make wonderful companions and help keep us healthy and active. However, like people, they can become … information on diseases that these animals can spread, see HealthLinkBC File #61b Petting Zoo and Open Farm Visits . …
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… experience for your child Last updated August 1, 2012 HealthLink BC File number 50e Child Immunization Series … hurt, or sting" You can say "You need the vaccine to stay healthy. The medicine will be put in your arm with a needle. … active when children are distracted during immunizations. Babies: Breastfed babies: Nurse your baby before, during, …
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… other biological contaminants Last updated October 29, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 65b Download PDF Document English … but it rarely does. Some studies have found increases in common symptoms such as coughing, wheezing and headaches in … and Housing Corporation - Mould in Housing: Information for First Nation Occupants Government of Canada – Guide to …
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… (parvovirus infection) Last updated October 29, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 54 Download PDF Document English … It’s sometimes called "slapped cheek" disease. It’s most common in late winter to early spring. What are the symptoms … or in a miscarriage or still birth, although this is rare Babies born to mothers who were infected while pregnant do …
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… Treating opioid overdose Last updated November 1, 2020 HealthLink BC File number 118 Download PDF Document English … and death. Why is opioid overdose an important public health issue? The number of opioid overdoses per year in … 5 minutes. A second dose of naloxone may be needed if the first dose does not restore normal breathing. The effects of …
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… Disinfecting drinking water Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 49b Download PDF Document English … of a disinfectant, so it is important to clarify water as a first step. Reduce cloudiness by pouring the water through a … only for short periods of time. There are potential health concerns (thyroid problems or iodine sensitivity) associated …
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… in British Columbia Last updated November 14, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 49a Download PDF Document English … File #49b Disinfecting Drinking Water . If you have concerns about the quality of the water you are drinking, … or contact your local health authority by phone at: First Nations Health Authority 604-693-6500, toll free …
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… blooms (blue-green algae) Last updated July 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 47 Download PDF Document English … cyanobactoria in all kinds of bodies of water but is more common for them to grow in shallow, slow moving or still … the dangers. Take special care to ensure that infants and babies are not exposed to water that is contaminated with …
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… minor consent and immunization Last updated October 8, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 119 Download PDF Document English … there is no set age for when a child becomes capable, common practice is for parents or guardians of children 12 … of getting immunized The risk of not getting immunized Common and expected side effects Rare serious side effects …
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… Grade 6 immunizations in B.C. Last updated June 22, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 50f Child Immunization Series … need 3 doses What is HPV and who can get it? HPV is a very common virus that spreads through intimate skin-to-skin … of a cold or other mild illness. However, if you have concerns, speak with your health care provider. Mature Minor …
