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… for family caregivers Last updated September 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 93b Elder Abuse Prevention Series … Abuse and neglect in later life can affect a person’s health, happiness, safety and financial security. Older … within the family. Family caregivers may have personal problems including financial, mental health or substance …
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… and varicella (MMRV) vaccine Last updated June 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 14e Download PDF Document English … and birth defects in an unborn baby including deafness, eye problems, heart defects, liver damage, and brain damage. … 3,000 adults will die from the infection. Rarely, infection early in pregnancy can result in a baby being born with …
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… (varicella) vaccine Last updated September 20, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 44b Download PDF Document English … 3,000 adults will die from the infection. Rarely, infection early in pregnancy can result in a baby being born with … syndrome. Babies may have a low birth weight, scars and problems with their limbs, eyes and brain. Chickenpox can …
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… Childhood vaccines are safe Last updated January 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File number 50c Child Immunization Series … on time. The vaccines are free. Call your local public health unit or health care provider to make an appointment. Check what you …
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… in infants and young children Last updated June 27, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 35c Heat-related Series Download … very tired, lethargic, or weak Movement and coordination problems Leg or stomach cramps, complains of tummy ache … in mind that infants and young children may not show the early signs and symptoms of heat-related illness. They may …
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… (parvovirus infection) Last updated October 29, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 54 Download PDF Document English … "slapped cheek" disease. It’s most common in late winter to early spring. What are the symptoms of fifth disease? Many … can last longer. It usually goes away without any long-term problems How is fifth disease spread? A person with fifth …
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… Disinfecting drinking water Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 49b Download PDF Document English … kills or removes pathogens from drinking water, reducing health risks. You can disinfect water by adding chemicals, … of time. There are potential health concerns (thyroid problems or iodine sensitivity) associated with long-term …
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… Shingles vaccine Last updated July 31, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 111 Download PDF Document English … more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the shingles vaccine? The shingles … may experience pain, itching or tingling of the skin. Other early symptoms of shingles include fever, headache, nausea …
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… Caffeinated energy drinks Last updated August 30, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 109 Download PDF Document English … of flavours like fruit punch, strawberry and blueberry. Health Canada limits the types and amounts of many of these … heart rate and blood pressure Lead to anxiety, digestive problems and dehydration Drinking enough water, getting …
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… play from birth to 3 years Last updated November 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 92a Child Development Series … Document Vietnamese Play is a very important part of healthy development. Through play and curiosity, your child … and the sounds of your voice as you read. It is never too early to start reading to your child. Speaking and reading …
