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… immune system and vaccines Last updated January 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File number 50a Child Immunization Series … on time. The vaccines are free. Call your local public health unit or health care provider to make an appointment. … on childhood immunization, see: HealthLinkBC Files #50b The Benefits of Immunizing Your Child HealthLinkBC Files #50c …
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… influenza (flu) vaccine Last updated October 4, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 12d Influenza (Flu) Series … given as a nasal spray. For more information, please visit HealthLinkBC File #12e Live attenuated influenza (flu) … dose improves their level of protection. What are the benefits of getting the vaccine? The vaccine is the best way …
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… Water fluoridation facts Last updated August 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 28 Download PDF Document English … drinking water prevents dental cavities and improves oral health. Fluoride is added to water in a process called water … analysis that includes fluoride testing. What are the benefits of water fluoridation? Fluoride levels in Canadian …
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… tobacco smoke and vapour Last updated August 7, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 30a Download PDF Document English … smoking or vaping. This smoke or vapour is harmful to the health of both the person who smokes or vapes, and those who … to. For some people, even low levels of exposure can cause physical reactions. These reactions include increased heart …
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… mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine Last updated May 2, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 14a Download PDF Document English … more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the MMR vaccine? The MMR vaccine … keep a record of all immunizations received. What are the benefits of the MMR vaccine? The MMR vaccine is the best way …
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… type b (DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib) vaccine Last updated June 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 105 Child Immunization Series … more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib vaccine? This … keep a record of all immunizations received. What are the benefits of the DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib vaccine? The vaccine is the …
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… disease (C. gattii) Last updated February 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 98 Download PDF Document English … symptoms especially for long periods of time, talk to your health care provider. Your health care provider can request … very low and in most cases the disease can be treated. The benefits of outdoor enjoyment far outweigh the risks of …
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… Hepatitis B infant vaccine Last updated September 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 25c Download PDF Document English … more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the hepatitis B vaccine? The … keep a record of all immunizations received. What are the benefits of the hepatitis B vaccine? The hepatitis B vaccine …
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… Well water testing Last updated June 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 05b Download PDF Document English … does indicate: The well may require improved sanitation or physical upgrades The well may be subject to surface … health. For example, low levels of fluoride have dental benefits, but high levels can have a negative impact on the …
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… Heat-related illness Last updated June 6, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 35 Heat-related Series Download … occurs when you are overexposed to heat or during intense physical activity while it is hot. Most heat-related illness occurs …
