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… Malaria prevention Last updated December 28, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 41f Travel Series Download PDF … Plasmodium species. These tiny parasites can get into your bloodstream and multiply after a bite by an infected … travel to an area at risk of malaria, you need to protect yourself before you travel, while you are travelling and …
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… organisms (CPO) Last updated March 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 120 Download PDF Document English … have not worked. If you develop an infection caused by CPO, your doctor will give you specific antibiotics that work for … to prevent CPO from spreading to others in the home: Wash your hands often, especially after going to the bathroom, …
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… Hepatitis B immune globulin Last updated October 30, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 25b Download PDF Document English … who inject drugs or are sex trade workers Depending on your immunization history, you may receive a dose of … provide long-term protection against infection. Speak with your health care provider. For more information, visit …
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… type b (DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib) vaccine Last updated June 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 105 Child Immunization Series … Canada approved the vaccine. It will be free as part of your child's routine immunizations. Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should …
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… immune globulin and vaccine Last updated September 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 07b Download PDF Document English … to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For more information on Reye … of the throat, tongue or lips. Should this reaction occur, your health care provider is prepared to treat it. Emergency …
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… tests for infants and children Last updated October 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 71b Download PDF Document English … about their world through all of the sounds around them. If your child cannot hear well, they will likely have trouble … is not hearing well. It is impossible to know exactly how your baby hears by watching their responses to everyday …
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… Healthy snacks for adults Last updated October 30, 2024 … At the grocery store Plan snacks in advance and add them to your grocery list. Having a list will help save time, money … They’ll stay fresh for one week with the shell on Make your own trail mix and portion it into smaller bags. Combine …
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… Typhoid vaccine Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 41j Travel Series Download PDF … to or working in some countries. It is important to talk to your health care provider, or visit a travel clinic at least … the provincial Medical Services Plan (MSP), so check with your local travel clinic to find out the cost. Bring a …
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… Hepatitis A vaccine Last updated July 17, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 33 Download PDF Document English … of the throat, tongue or lips. If this reaction occurs, your health care provider can treat it. Emergency treatment … number. Always report serious or unexpected reactions to your health care provider. Who should not get the vaccine? …
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… on drinking water quality Last updated January 12, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 49f Download PDF Document English … drinking water. Wildfire smoke can have a harmful effect on your body. Drinking lots of water helps reduce inflammation … of wildfire smoke. For more information on wildfire and your health, read HealthLinkBC: Wildfires and your health . …
