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… Head lice Last updated September 9, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 06 Download PDF Document English … or nursing people or other individuals. Speak to your health care provider or pharmacist to find out which is best … 4 days until you find no live lice. When should I call my health care provider? Call your health care provider if the …
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… Hearing loss in children Last updated October 26, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 71a Download PDF Document English … have concerns that they are not hearing well or talking clearly. What can I do if I think my child has problems hearing? Hearing loss can be hard to detect. Mild …
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… of onsite sewage systems Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 21 Download PDF Document English … to be properly designed and filed with the local public health authority. A typical onsite sewage system has 2 basic … of sludge to renew bacterial activity How can I prevent problems with my sewage system? Onsite sewage systems can be …
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… of people who use substances Last updated December 1, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 102b Download PDF Document English … using substances for positive or social benefits, to having problems with substance use, and at the far end of the … discuss mental health and mental illness. Support them in finding health and social services, and connection to …
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… Time for bed Last updated April 29, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 92e Child Development Series … Death Syndrome (SIDS). For more information on SIDS, see HealthLinkBC File #46 Sleep Related Infant Death . … babies usually sleep for 3 or 4 hours at a time. In the early months, most babies wake up several times at night for …
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… Combustion by-products Last updated December 13, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 65c Download PDF Document English … from car exhaust coming in through a garage. What are some health concerns of combustion by-products? Carbon monoxide … to lung tissue May cause inflammation, leading to heart problems Some combustion particles may contain …
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… Treating opioid overdose Last updated November 1, 2020 HealthLink BC File number 118 Download PDF Document English … and death. Why is opioid overdose an important public health issue? The number of opioid overdoses per year in … in B.C. at community pharmacies through First Nations Health Benefits. What is involved in THN training? Training …
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… about influenza (the flu) Last updated September 16, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 12b Influenza (Flu) Series … people who have lung or heart diseases, certain chronic health conditions or weakened immune systems are at much … last 2 to 3 weeks or more Extreme fatigue Unusual Usual, early onset, can be severe Runny, stuffy nose Common …
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… Role of Pets in Human Disease Last updated September 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 61a Download PDF Document English … Visits . Who is at higher risk? People at risk of serious problems from some of these infections include: Fetuses and … your pet’s body Take your pet to the veterinarian for a yearly checkup and keep your pet’s vaccinations up to date, …
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… of rodents (rats and mice) Last updated January 31, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 37 Download PDF Document English … British Columbia, only 3 cause common domestic or farmyard problems. This includes the: House mouse Norway rat Black … spaces, fresh air and attic vents with 6mm (1/4 inch) metal screening or steel mesh Seal any possible entry points in …
