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… Shigellosis Last updated October 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File number 80 Download PDF Document English … or eating food. For more information on hand washing, see HealthLinkBC File #85 Hand washing: Help stop the spread of … least 2 days Contaminated food or water Follow basic food safety precautions and drinking water treatment to help …
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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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… Hepatitis C virus Last updated November 1, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 40a Download PDF Document English … From a pregnant person to their baby, during pregnancy or birth What are the symptoms? Most people who have HCV feel … if I have hepatitis C? You can have hepatitis C for many years without having symptoms or feeling sick. The only way …
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… Typhoid vaccine Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 41j Travel Series Download PDF … working in some countries. It is important to talk to your health care provider, or visit a travel clinic at least 6 to … at least 1 week before you travel. Adults and children 5 years of age and older are given 4 doses of the capsule form …
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… Drinking water chlorination facts Last updated June 14, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 49d Download PDF Document English … chlorine disinfectants to drinking water to protect public health. For more information on water-borne infections, see … and creates chlorine by-products. Health Canada sets safety limits for chlorine by-products to reduce the risk of …
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… polysaccharide vaccine Last updated September 10, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 62b Download PDF Document English … Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the pneumococcal polysaccharide …
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… babies 6 to 12 months old Last updated September 18, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 69h Child Nutrition Series … who are 6 to 12 months old. It includes information on food safety and amounts of food to offer your baby. How do I … This can help your baby learn food skills, develop healthy eating patterns and be more likely to try and enjoy …
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… Myths and facts Last updated September 16, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 12c Influenza (Flu) Series … vaccines are a safe and effective way to help people stay healthy, prevent illness and even save lives. The influenza … Myth: Influenza is not a serious illness. Fact: In years when influenza is widespread in B.C., hundreds of …
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… for babies and toddlers Last updated September 23, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 69j Child Nutrition Series … PDF Document English A well-planned vegan diet can be a healthy eating pattern for people of all ages, including … Kitchen. Here you’ll find vegetarian recipes for toddlers 2 years of age and older, tips for cooking with plant-based …
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… Travelling with children Last updated April 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 41d Travel Series Download PDF … to tropical and developing countries. Speak with your health care provider or travel clinic staff for advice … are not recommended for use with children younger than 2 years of age. However, when children aged 6 months to 2 …
