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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 … While in hospital, visitors will need to follow hospital guidelines to prevent the spread of VRE. This will include …
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… from birth to 3 years Last updated April 29, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 92b Child Development Series … in the early months and years of life affect their health and well-being for the rest of their life. Your … night. The stages of child development described here are guidelines only, not a set of rules. Every child develops at …
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… HIV and HIV tests Last updated June 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 08m Sexually Transmitted … living with HIV) exposure in the work environment (e.g., health care providers or emergency responders) sharing … slow or stop the damage to the immune system. HIV testing guidelines in B.C. recommend that everyone aged 18 to 70 …
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… difficile (C. difficile) Last updated June 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 114 Download PDF Document English … causing illness. Your intestines also normally contain many good bacteria that help you digest food and stay healthy. … When antibiotics are taken to treat an illness, these good bacteria may be killed. C. diff bacteria are not killed …
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… Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Last updated October 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 73 Download PDF Document English … in the nose or on the skin of approximately 3 out of 10 healthy people. Most people do not know that they are … hospitals? If you are visiting a hospital, follow hospital guidelines to prevent the spread of MRSA, including washing …
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… babies 6 to 12 months old Last updated September 18, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 69h Child Nutrition Series … foods for babies and toddlers (#69i) Vegan feeding guidelines for babies and toddlers (#69j) Vegetarian feeding guidelines for babies and toddlers (#69k) Breastfeeding or …
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… Childhood vaccines are safe Last updated January 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File number 50c 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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… Quit or reduce vaping Last updated August 7, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 30d Download PDF Document English … What are the risks of vaping? Vaping can impact your health in several ways: Exposure to toxic and cancer-causing … when users don’t have access to nicotine Cardiovascular health: vaping can impact arteries and blood vessels, which …
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… Bacterial vaginosis (BV) Last updated February 1, 2014 HealthLink BC File number 08g Sexually Transmitted … BV? To find out if you have BV, you must be examined by a health care provider. Lab tests of your vaginal fluid may be done. Your health care provider may screen you for BV if you are …
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… Urethritis Last updated February 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 08b Sexually Transmitted … For more information about gonorrhea and chlamydia, see HealthLinkBC File #08a Gonorrhea and HealthLinkBC File #08l Chlamydia . To find out if you have …
