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… Travelling with children Last updated April 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 41d Travel Series Download PDF … travel to tropical and developing countries. Speak with your health care provider or travel clinic staff for advice … and water-disinfectant tablets Medication recommended by your health care provider for a fever Comfortable, …
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… Giardia infection Last updated March 4, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 10 Download PDF Document English … cells lining the intestinal tract. This damage may cause your body to have trouble absorbing nutrients. These types … and treated? If you think you have giardiasis, see your health care provider for testing, advice and treatment. …
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… Healthy Eating and Healthy Aging for Adults Last updated … of nutritious foods and beverages each day helps to: Keep your bones and muscles strong Build a healthy immune system … with the nutrients and energy you need for good health. Use your plate as a guide. Aim to fill: Half your plate with …
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… pertussis (Tdap) vaccine Last updated May 18, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 18c Download PDF Document English … vaccine is approved by Health Canada and is free as part of your child’s routine immunizations. Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should …
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… Tetanus immune globulin Last updated June 30, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 18d Download PDF Document English … who received TIg. Who should get tetanus immune globulin? Your health care provider may give you TIg if you have a … and have had less than 3 doses of a tetanus vaccine or your immunization history is unknown. TIg is recommended for …
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… influenza (flu) vaccine Last updated October 4, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 12d Influenza (Flu) Series … vaccines are usually available beginning in October. For your best protection, get immunized as soon as possible. You … at https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/managing-your-health/immunizations/flu . Who should get the vaccine? …
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… of onsite sewage systems Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 21 Download PDF Document English … of all parts of the sewage system. This way you and your maintenance provider can find information based on the … sewage systems work or about local requirements, contact your regional health authority at: …
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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 …
