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… Q fever Last updated October 4, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 79 Download PDF Document English … In these cases, they will need to consult with their health care provider. Complications from this disease are … get rid of all livestock and domestic animal birthing products. This includes placentas, fetal membranes and …
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… Breastfeeding or chestfeeding Last updated July 12, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 70 Child Nutrition Series Download … milk is good for your baby because it: Is the safest and healthiest food for babies Is easy for your baby to digest … vitamins, minerals, amino acids and herbs that may have risks for your baby. Supplements and herbal remedies. Check …
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… Sleep related infant death Last updated November 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 46 Download PDF Document English … babies who spit up a lot are safer sleeping on their backs. Healthy babies will naturally swallow or cough up fluids on … safe as possible. For more information about reducing the risks of bedsharing, see …
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… Salmonellosis Last updated June 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 17 Download PDF Document English … as raw or undercooked poultry and meat, unpasteurized dairy products and raw or undercooked eggs. It can also be found … to submit a fecal or stool sample (bowel movement). Your health care provider may prescribe antibiotics if you have a …
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… long-term care in an emergency Last updated August 24, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 103c Download PDF Document English … family members cared for in a long-term care facility? B.C. health authorities are required to have emergency preparedness plans for all health care and long-term care facilities. In an emergency, …
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… immune globulin and vaccine Last updated September 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 07b Download PDF Document English … students attending a Canadian Veterinary College or Animal Health Training Centre. RabIg and rabies vaccine are … immune globulin and rabies vaccine safe? Yes, both of these products are very safe. It is much safer to get immunized …
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… Children and adults Last updated August 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 99 Download PDF Document English … temperature. For more information on hand washing, see HealthLinkBC File #85 Hand washing: Help stop the spread of … thermometer only if you are comfortable doing so and a health care provider has shown you how to do it safely: …
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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 … more likely you are to be exposed to an STI. Talk to your health care provider about getting tested for STIs, or go to …
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… Malaria prevention Last updated December 28, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 41f Travel Series Download PDF … travel At least 4 weeks before you travel, speak with your health care provider or visit a travel health clinic. Ask … visit HealthLinkBC File #96 Insect repellants and DEET Products that combine sunscreen and repellent are not …
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… Travelling with children Last updated April 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 41d Travel Series Download PDF … over DEET for children 6 months and older. In Canada, products containing more than 10% DEET are not recommended … malaria, the chances of severe illness is higher than the risks of DEET repellant when applied properly. For more …
