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… Ultraviolet radiation Last updated August 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 11 Download PDF Document English … two types of UV radiation, UVA and UVB. Both are a serious health concern as UVA and UVB radiation can affect your … radiation exposure. For example, reflection off fresh snow nearly doubles UV radiation. How can I protect myself and my …
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… formula: Before you start Last updated October 30, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 69a Child Nutrition Series … have questions about what to feed your baby, contact your health care provider, a public health nurse or a lactation … the night. This is normal. Feed your baby when you notice early signs of hunger. For example, your baby may: Bring …
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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 …
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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 … and putting it into a disinfecting mixture. Remember to clearly mark the contents on the container if it will not be …
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… Protecting against infection Last updated November 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File number 97 Download PDF Document English … exposure to blood or body fluids and your test results. The health care provider may also try to determine whether the … hepatitis B and C. In case of possible exposure to HIV, the health care provider may start you on a course of antiviral …
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… Yersiniosis Last updated March 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 77 Download PDF Document English … and animals may carry the bacteria and still look and feel healthy. Lakes and streams can also be contaminated by these … If you have severe cramps or severe diarrhea, see your health care provider. How can I prevent yersiniosis? Always …
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… to 3 Year old child eat well Last updated November 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 69d Child Nutrition Series … also help shape positive attitudes towards food and eating. Healthy eating is about more than just what we eat. It’s … my child to eat? Offer your child nutritious foods from an early age to help them develop healthy habits for life. Give …
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… and scalds in young children Last updated February 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 123 Download PDF Document English … to restore normal function Increased rates of mental health disorders such as anxiety and depression What …
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… mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine Last updated May 2, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 14a Download PDF Document English … more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the MMR vaccine? The MMR vaccine … birth defects in an unborn baby including deafness, eye problems, heart defects, liver damage, and brain damage. …
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… Sun safety for children Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 26 Download PDF Document English … sunglasses have improved, and most brands are effective at screening or reflecting ultraviolet rays. Look for … For more information, see the following resources: HealthLinkBC File #11 Ultraviolet Radiation HealthLinkBC …
