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… Grade 9 immunizations in B.C. Last updated June 22, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 50g Child Immunization Series … other health measure. Vaccines are the best way to protect your child against many diseases and their complications. … is meningococcal infection? Meningococcal infection is caused by bacteria. Meningococcal infection due to types A, C, …
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… Toxoplasmosis Last updated March 18, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 43 Download PDF Document English … found in birds and mammals worldwide. The infection is caused by a parasite called Toxoplasma gondii . It infects … ways for people to get toxoplasmosis include: Touching your hands to your mouth after cleaning a cat's litter box …
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… Grade 6 immunizations in B.C. Last updated June 22, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 50f Child Immunization Series … other health measure. Vaccines are the best way to protect your child against many diseases and their complications. … vaccine has been shown to protect against various cancers caused by HPV. Your child may be offered other vaccines if …
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… children and their vision Last updated January 11, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 53a Download PDF Document English … concerns and their symptoms early on, you will know when your child needs to see an eye doctor. How developed is my … vision? Babies can see at birth, but they have to learn to use their eyes. They have to learn how to focus, track …
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… Facts about chickenpox Last updated November 1, 2012 HealthLink BC File number 44a Download PDF Document English … Vietnamese What is chickenpox? Chickenpox is an infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus. Chickenpox is usually a … for a person to get sick after exposure to the virus. If your child is exposed to chickenpox, watch for signs of the …
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… For child care providers Last updated April 16, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 110b Child Nutrition Series … Babies and young children are at high risk of choking because they: Have less practice controlling food in their … a child is turning blue and cannot speak or cough, follow your organization's health and safety procedures. Call 9-1-1 …
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… Hearing loss in adults Last updated March 13, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 71c Download PDF Document English … what people say Have ringing, hissing or clicking noises in your ear What are the different types of hearing loss? There … Conductive hearing loss Conductive hearing loss is caused by a problem in the outer or middle part of the ear. …
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… E. coli infection Last updated February 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 02 Download PDF Document English … E. coli infection is a type of diarrheal illness caused by bacteria called Escherichia coli . It affects the … Do not try cooking frozen or partially frozen meat Wash your hands thoroughly before preparing food, after handling …
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… Measles Last updated December 1, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 14b Download PDF Document English … Vietnamese What is measles? Measles is a serious illness caused by the measles virus. It can cause encephalitis, an … or traveled to an area with a measles outbreak, have yourself examined by a health care provider. It is best to …
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… to food: Children and teens Last updated March 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 100a Download PDF Document English … (an-nah-fil-axe-is). It often happens quickly and can cause death if not treated. If you are not sure whether your child is at risk of a severe allergic reaction, ask …
