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… Immunization for health care workers in B.C. Last updated March 1, 2013 … care workers should have a booster dose of the vaccine 10 years after completion of the primary series. Due to … 1 dose of rubella vaccine, regardless of their year of birth, or proof they have had laboratory-confirmed rubella …
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… Unpasteurized fruit/vegetable juices and ciders: A potential health risk Last updated August 21, 2024 HealthLink BC File … have been linked to illnesses and outbreaks for over 100 years. Most of these outbreaks involved unpasteurized juices … For more information For more information about food safety, please visit the following: HealthLinkBC File #03 …
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… in infants and young children Last updated June 27, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 35c Heat-related Series Download … normal summer day. Extreme heat can be harmful to anyone's health, but infants (0-1 year) and young children (1-5 years) may be at a higher risk of heat-related illness, …
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… Childhood vaccines are safe Last updated January 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File number 50c Child Immunization Series … . Answer yes or no to the following sentences about vaccine safety. I know that vaccines are safe for my baby. Yes No I … that is effective and safe for your child takes many years. Vaccines must pass many safety tests before they are …
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… Hearing loss in children Last updated October 26, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 71a Download PDF Document English … measles, mumps or encephalitis Some infections present at birth such as cytomegalovirus (CMV), toxoplasmosis or … words such as mama and dada around 12 months old 1 to 2 years old Points to body parts when asked Follows simple …
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… Clean-up after a flood Last updated September 23, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 20 Download PDF Document English … Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What are the health hazards after a flood? Anyone who has had a flood at … needed to kill mold completely. Always follow manufacturer safety instructions when handling disinfectants and …
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… Syphilis Last updated February 15, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 08e Sexually Transmitted … Syphilis can also spread to your baby during pregnancy or birth. This is known as congenital syphilis While anyone can … latent, or hidden, stages. This period can last up to 30 years or longer. During this time, you may not have any …
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… Lead paint and hazards Last updated September 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 31 Download PDF Document English … While the public’s exposure to lead has decreased over the years, lead can still be a problem. It is important to be … precautions can help minimize the risk. Follow these safety tips when removing lead-based paint from walls, …
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… Bacterial vaginosis (BV) Last updated February 1, 2014 HealthLink BC File number 08g Sexually Transmitted … BV? To find out if you have BV, you must be examined by a health care provider. Lab tests of your vaginal fluid may be … membranes; amniotic fluid infection; late miscarriage; low-birth-weight infant; or inflammation of the inside of the …
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… Asbestos: When should I worry? Last updated February 1, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 32 Download PDF Document English … exposed to Diseases from asbestos exposure can take many years to develop. Depending on the risk factors listed … older buildings are at higher risk of asbestos exposure if safety measures are not followed. How can I make my home …
