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… disabled will need special support and an emergency plan. What will happen if I have to evacuate my home in an … trusted support network of at least 3 people to assist you during an emergency. Give them keys to your home and add … network to immediately check on you after a disaster. What supplies should I have for an emergency? Planning ahead …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is harm reduction? Harm reduction is a public health … Files #30c Quitting smoking HealthLinkBC Files #38d Pregnancy and alcohol use HealthLinkBC File #97 Contact with …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is rabies? Rabies is a very serious and almost always … dogs are the most common carrier of rabies virus. What are the symptoms of rabies in people? Symptoms of the … Bats are usually active at night. If you see bats during the day, they may not be normal. Weakness and lack of …
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… exhaustion, skin cancers, cataracts and other eye diseases. During the warm summer months, a child’s sensitive skin can … exposure? Try to keep toddlers and children out of the sun during the peak hours of 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is when the … or glass corrective lenses checked for UV protection. What are other risks? Skin cancer can develop in any skin …
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… Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What are meningococcal quadrivalent vaccines? Meningococcal … by public health to be at risk of infection with these during an outbreak in B.C. The vaccine is recommended, but … or the local emergency number. Always report serious or unexpected reactions to your health care provider. Who should …
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… Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the hepatitis B vaccine? The hepatitis B vaccine … number. It is important to always report serious or unexpected reactions to your health care provider. How is … with infected blood and some body fluids - for example during childbirth. Hepatitis B is also spread by sharing …
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… HealthLink BC File number 54 Download PDF Document English What is fifth disease? Fifth disease is an infection caused … disease. It’s most common in late winter to early spring. What are the symptoms of fifth disease? Many of the … and wear gloves at night to help prevent scratching during sleep Reduce itchiness by applying a lotion or cream …
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… with building plumbing after delivery to a property. What are the guidelines for lead in drinking water? The … . What are the health concerns? According to Health Canada, … the water quality is from your tap. Lead levels can change during the day, and a sample taken first thing in the …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What are the symptoms of hepatitis C virus (HCV)? Most … HCV, you should see your health care provider regularly. During these visits, you may have physical exams and other … safe, unless the nipple or areola is cracked or bleeding. During this time, the milk should be expressed and …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is Cryptosporidium ? Cryptosporidium is a parasite that … food or drinks prepared with untreated water, especially during international travel Use safe sex practices and avoid contact with feces during sexual activity Always take a cleansing shower before …
