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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 … in B.C. at community pharmacies through First Nations Health Benefits. What is involved in THN training? Training …
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… formula: Before you start Last updated October 30, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 69a Child Nutrition Series … your baby needs to grow and develop and are not safe alternatives to human milk or infant formula. If you have questions about what to feed your baby, contact your health care provider, a public health nurse or a lactation …
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… for babies and toddlers Last updated September 23, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 69j Child Nutrition Series … seeds Excludes animal meat, poultry, fish, seafood, dairy products, eggs and other animal-based foods, such as gelatin … and lentils Ground nuts and seeds and their butters Meat alternatives like textured vegetable protein (TVP). Choose …
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… Drinking water chlorination facts Last updated June 14, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 49d Download PDF Document English … water? There are many different chlorine disinfectant products and each is added to water using a different … benefits of chlorination are much greater than any health risks from by-products. … Drinking water chlorination facts …
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… for babies and toddlers Last updated September 25, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 69k Child Nutrition Series … and seeds and some animal-based foods like eggs and dairy products Excludes animal meat, poultry, fish and seafood … cow milk and fortified soy beverage. They’re not suitable alternatives for children under the age of 2. Only offer …
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… Insect repellents and DEET Last updated April 1, 2015 HealthLink BC File number 96 Download PDF Document English … the virus. For more information on West Nile Virus, see HealthLinkBC File #88 West Nile virus . What is DEET? DEET … Different repellents have different amounts of DEET. Products with higher concentrations of DEET are not more …
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… Listeriosis Last updated July 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 75 Download PDF Document English … contaminated with Listeria , including unpasteurized dairy products, soft cheeses, deli meats, produce, and seafood … who have symptoms of listeriosis should speak to their health care provider, especially if they are at increased …
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… Hearing loss in children Last updated October 26, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 71a Download PDF Document English … had a normal hearing test before. Contact your local public health hearing clinic or your family health care provider to … HealthLinkBC File #30a The harmful effects of second-hand tobacco smoke and vapour . Also, getting your child …
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… Vaginal yeast infection Last updated December 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File number 08j Sexually Transmitted … infections (STIs) and some scented soaps, feminine hygiene products or deodorant sprays can cause symptoms similar to a vaginal yeast infection. See your health care provider before treating yourself if: you are …
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… abuse of older adults Last updated February 24, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 93d Elder Abuse Prevention Series … and women may experience abuse or neglect differently, see HealthLinkBC File #93c Abuse and Neglect of Older Adults: … abuse is more likely to occur during an older adult’s health crisis or after a major change in health. Some older …
