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… Hepatitis B Vaccine Last updated March 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File number 25a Download PDF Document English … more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the hepatitis B vaccine? The … that child's blood or body fluids. Staff or residents in a community group home for the developmentally challenged. …
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… other biological contaminants Last updated October 29, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 65b Download PDF Document English … spread by releasing tiny spores into the air. What are some health problems caused by moulds and other biological … are small enough to be inhaled and some can cause health problems. Moulds, for example, can cause allergic …
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… and pools: Safe water quality Last updated August 1, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 27b Download PDF Document English … Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Health concerns of hot tubs and pools Hot tubs and pools can … in hot tubs and pools, contact your local environmental health office, or your local pool and hot tub service …
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… Rabies Last updated September 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 07a Download PDF Document English … chance of any type of infection Seek medical care from your health care provider or local public health unit right away … it If bats live in your attic or home, contact the BC Community Bat Program at 1-855-9BC-BATS (1-855-922-2287) or …
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… enterococci (VRE) Last updated October 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 74 Download PDF Document English … found in the stomach and bowels of about 19 out of every 20 healthy people. They are also normally found in the mouth … of getting VRE? If you are healthy and living in the community, your chances of becoming infected with VRE are …
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… immune system and vaccines Last updated January 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File number 50a Child Immunization Series … on time. The vaccines are free. Call your local public health unit or health care provider to make an appointment. Check what you …
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… blood spot card screening Last updated October 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 67 Download PDF Document English … blood can be used to get important information about their health. A newborn baby can look healthy but have a rare and … have been made with your midwife for collection in the community between 24-48 hours of life. Screening detects …
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… for family caregivers Last updated September 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 93b Elder Abuse Prevention Series … Abuse and neglect in later life can affect a person’s health, happiness, safety and financial security. Older … supportive in various ways. Take time to learn about what community resources are available and consider establishing …
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… with Weakened Immune Systems Last updated January 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 56 Download PDF Document English … 99.99 per cent of viruses and all harmful bacteria. Most community water systems in B.C. have effective treatment, … water you drink has not been disinfected, please refer to HealthLinkBC File #49b Disinfecting Drinking Water . How can …
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… Well water testing Last updated June 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 05b Download PDF Document English … drinking water supply systems under permit by the local health authority (2 or more connections) and private wells … a history of chemical spills or known contaminants in your community, consider testing for a broader combination of …
