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… Children and adults Last updated August 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 99 Download PDF Document English … touching, unlike traditional thermometers that require physical contact. NCITs are considered more susceptible to … temperature. For more information on hand washing, see HealthLinkBC File #85 Hand washing: Help stop the spread of …
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… Roseola Last updated March 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 83 Download PDF Document English … children have these symptoms. When should my child see a health care provider? You cannot be sure your child has … nurse may recommend that you make an appointment with your health care provider or if they think your child’s illness …
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… and outdoor air pollution Last updated December 12, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 65e Download PDF Document English … Air quality is also reported in the form of the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI). The AQHI provides information about … of air quality for the next 36 hours. The level of health risk is provided on a scale of 1 to 10 or higher. The …
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… against hepatitis B at birth Last updated February 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 25d 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 … File #25c Hepatitis B infant vaccine . What are the benefits of the hepatitis B vaccine? The hepatitis B vaccine …
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… Preventing neural tube defects Last updated April 16, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 38c Download PDF Document English … nutrients added to them. Why is folate important for my health? Folate helps make healthy new cells. If you do not get enough folate, you …
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… Lead paint and hazards Last updated September 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 31 Download PDF Document English … very low levels of lead into the blood may have harmful health effects on the intellectual and behavioural … can ingest lead because of their frequent hand-to-mouth activity and tendency to mouth or chew objects. Children …
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… for family caregivers Last updated September 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 93b Elder Abuse Prevention Series … Abuse and neglect in later life can affect a person’s health, happiness, safety and financial security. Older … they rely on or trust. It can take many forms including physical, emotional, financial, sexual, spiritual or social. …
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… about influenza (the flu) Last updated September 16, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 12b Influenza (Flu) Series … people who have lung or heart diseases, certain chronic health conditions or weakened immune systems are at much … during years with widespread or epidemic influenza activity. How can you prevent influenza? You can reduce the …
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… Treating opioid overdose Last updated November 1, 2020 HealthLink BC File number 118 Download PDF Document English … and death. Why is opioid overdose an important public health issue? The number of opioid overdoses per year in … B.C. at community pharmacies through First Nations Health Benefits. What is involved in THN training? Training …
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… transmitted infections (STIs) Last updated March 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 08o Sexually Transmitted … Spanish Document Vietnamese How do I know what my sexual health status is? Routine testing will tell you if you have … them without knowing. Finding and treating an STI early has benefits: It reduces the chances of passing the STI on to …