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… Pinkeye (conjunctivitis) Last updated May 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 82 Download PDF Document English … irritants; however the information provided in this HealthLinkBC File is about pinkeye from an infection. What … is usually a mild infection that is not a serious threat to health. It will often clear up by itself in 7 to 10 days. …
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… Impetigo Last updated March 16, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 81 Download PDF Document English … or your child has these symptoms, discuss them with your health care provider. Is impetigo serious? Impetigo is … easily by hand-to-hand contact. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #85 Hand washing: Help stop the spread of …
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… HTLV-1 Virus Last updated February 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 34 Download PDF Document English … who have the virus will not get symptoms or develop any health problems. About 1 in 20 people who get infected with … or constipation. To confirm that you have HTLV-1, your health care provider may send you for a blood test. How is …
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… Toxoplasmosis Last updated March 18, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 43 Download PDF Document English … Most infected people do not show any symptoms. A healthy person’s immune system usually prevents the parasite … of becoming pregnant, be sure to follow the advice in this HealthLinkBC File on how to avoid infection. A growing fetus …
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… disease (CJD) Last updated October 29, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 55a Download PDF Document English … For more information For more information on vCJD, visit HealthLinkBC File #55b Variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease …
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… from birth to 3 years Last updated April 29, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 92b Child Development Series … in the early months and years of life affect their health and well-being for the rest of their life. Your … nurturing, and safe parenting help ensure your child’s healthy development. Understanding child development can …
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… babies 6 to 12 months old Last updated September 18, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 69h Child Nutrition Series … Avoid grains mixed with foods that are common choking risks. For example, bread with nuts, large seeds or raisins … This can help your baby learn food skills, develop healthy eating patterns and be more likely to try and enjoy …
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… of rodents (rats and mice) Last updated January 31, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 37 Download PDF Document English … the more common indoor mice. For more information visit HealthLinkBC File #36 Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome .Ticks … spread diseases. For more information on tick bites, visit HealthLinkBC File #01 Tick bites and disease . Is it easy to …
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… Help stop the spread of germs Last updated June 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 85 Download PDF Document English … Wash your hands often to keep yourself and others healthy. Hand washing is the most important thing you can do …
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… emergency response volunteers Last updated August 14, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 103b Download PDF Document English … This is the time to keep track of your physical and mental health. Seek support and advice from your supervisor if you …
