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… blood spot card screening Last updated October 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 67 Download PDF Document English … blood can be used to get important information about their health. A newborn baby can look healthy but have a rare and … health. For more information about these disorders and the benefits of early detection and treatment, visit Perinatal …
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… and scalds in young children Last updated February 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 123 Download PDF Document English … to restore normal function Increased rates of mental health disorders such as anxiety and depression What …
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… Healthy snacks for adults Last updated October 30, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 68i Nutrition Series Download PDF … based on many factors. This includes age, daily routine, activity level, food preferences and culture. This handout …
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… Pasteurized and raw milk Last updated September 11, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 03 Download PDF Document English … plant. Only vitamins A and D may be added to the milk for health benefits; no other additives or preservatives can be legally …
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… The pregnant traveller Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 41g Travel Series Download PDF … are pregnant and want to travel, you should speak with your health care provider to discuss your travel plans and … I travel? Before you travel, you can: Speak with your health care provider at least 6 weeks before your trip to …
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… Emergency contraception (EC) Last updated September 1, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 91b Download PDF Document English … It is inserted into your uterus (via your vagina) by your health care provider. When inserted within 7 days of … 2 hours of taking the progestin-only ECP, contact your health care provider because you may need to take another …
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… of onsite sewage systems Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 21 Download PDF Document English … to be properly designed and filed with the local public health authority. A typical onsite sewage system has 2 basic … clean. Leave a small amount of sludge to renew bacterial activity How can I prevent problems with my sewage system? …
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… Travelling with children Last updated April 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 41d Travel Series Download PDF … to tropical and developing countries. Speak with your health care provider or travel clinic staff for advice … water-disinfectant tablets Medication recommended by your health care provider for a fever Comfortable, closed-toe …
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… Hepatitis B virus infection Last updated March 1, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 25e Download PDF Document English … I do if I have been exposed to hepatitis B virus? See your health care provider as soon as possible. If you have not … spoons, cookers and needles Use a condom during sexual activity Do not donate your blood, semen, body organs or …
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… Safe sleeping for babies Last updated October 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 107 Download PDF Document English … For more information on sleep related infant death, see HealthLinkBC File #46 Sleep related infant death . Share … your baby, as this protects against SIDS and has many other benefits. Breastfeeding is easier when you share a room with …
