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Helping your 1 to 3 Year old child eat well

… attitudes towards food and eating. Healthy eating is about more than just what we eat. It’s also about how we eat. You and your child have different roles at … snack to feed them again. For more information If you have questions about your child’s food intake or growth, call …

Tuberculosis TB skin test

… TB infection, you can talk with your health care provider about the best ways to prevent disease. The TB germ may … cannot get a TST, your health care provider will ask you questions about your health and decide if you need other TB tests …

Severe allergic reactions to food Children and teens

… they are having an allergic reaction. To tell their friends about their food allergy and where they keep their … epinephrine auto-injector For more information If you have questions about food allergies, call 8-1-1 to speak with a registered …

Maintenance and operation of onsite sewage systems

… large livestock to graze on the dispersal area If you have questions about how sewage systems work or about local requirements, contact your regional health …

COVID-19 mRNA vaccines

… are not live virus vaccines and cannot give you COVID-19. Common reactions to the vaccines may include soreness, … mild and generally last one to 2 days. If you have concerns about any symptoms you develop after receiving the vaccine, … hospitalization and may die. Serious illness is more common in those who are older and those with certain chronic …

Mercury spills in residential settings

… Where might I have elemental mercury in my home? Some common household products contain elemental mercury. This … harmful health effects. If you have any doubts or concerns about cleaning up spills, call your local health authority’s … 24 hours a day) or your local fire department. Watch for common symptoms of exposure, including sore throat, …

Allergy safe adult care facilities

… an allergy safe adult care facility? Food allergy affects about 3 to 4 adults out of every 100. While care facilities … swelling of the lips and in the mouth and throat. It is uncommon for OAS related reactions to become severe. Adults … the resident’s care plan. For more information If you have questions about food allergies, call 8-1-1 to speak with a …

Inactivated influenza flu vaccine

… vaccine because it does not contain live influenza virus. Common reactions to the vaccine include soreness, redness … in weakness and paralysis of the body’s muscles. It most commonly occurs after infections. In rare cases GBS can also … vaccines. GBS may be associated with influenza vaccine in about one per million recipients. Always report serious or …

Getting rid of rodents rats and mice

… than 20 types of rodents in British Columbia, only 3 cause common domestic or farmyard problems. This includes the: … wild deer mouse. HPS has not been associated with the more common indoor mice. For more information visit HealthLinkBC … mm (1/4 inch) long and oval shaped. Roof rat droppings are about 13 mm (1/2 inch) long with pointed ends and Norway rat …

Travellers diarrhea

… Spanish Document Vietnamese Traveller’s diarrhea is a common health concern affecting travellers to tropical … can begin suddenly and usually last 3 to 4 days. The most common cause of traveller’s diarrhea is food or water … personal hygiene (cleaning) practices and being careful about what you eat and drink are the best ways to prevent …