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… and pools: Safe water quality Last updated August 1, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 27b Download PDF Document English … Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Health concerns of hot tubs and pools Hot tubs and pools can … and clean your hot tub or pool if any of the following problems occur: Complaints of eye, ear or skin irritations …
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… infection and genital warts Last updated November 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 101a Sexually Transmitted … infection at the same time. For an accurate diagnosis, a health care provider should check all suspicious bumps and … Some people can have an STI and not have any symptoms. Finding and treating an STI reduces the chances of passing …
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… Roseola Last updated March 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 83 Download PDF Document English … children have these symptoms. When should my child see a health care provider? You cannot be sure your child has … nurse may recommend that you make an appointment with your health care provider or if they think your child’s illness …
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… Toxoplasmosis Last updated March 18, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 43 Download PDF Document English … The woman may not have symptoms, but infection of the fetus early in pregnancy can result in miscarriage, poor growth, … a child is born with toxoplasmosis, they can experience eye problems, hydrocephalus (water on the brain), seizures or …
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… Children and adults Last updated August 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 99 Download PDF Document English … temperature. For more information on hand washing, see HealthLinkBC File #85 Hand washing: Help stop the spread of … temperature. Make sure that the rectal thermometer is clearly marked so that it is not used orally. For example, you …
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… HIV and HIV tests Last updated June 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 08m Sexually Transmitted … living with HIV) exposure in the work environment (e.g., health care providers or emergency responders) sharing … to make decisions about your health. If HIV is diagnosed early, antiretroviral therapy can slow or stop the damage to …
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… from birth to 3 years Last updated April 29, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 92b Child Development Series … Spanish Document Vietnamese Your child’s experiences in the early months and years of life affect their health and … a specific gender Shows an increased attention span Solves problems by trial and error Participates in group activities …
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… well with hepatitis C virus Last updated November 1, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 40b Download PDF Document English … being cured. If you have chronic HCV, you should see your health care provider regularly. During these visits, you may … may also be referred to a specialist for further testing. Early treatment can prevent very serious liver disease, …
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… Well water testing Last updated June 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 05b Download PDF Document English … contaminants found in well water can cause long-term health problems. Just because your neighbour's well has been tested … soil, surface water, and the intestinal tracts of animals. Finding total coliforms in a well may not mean that the …
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… of immunizing your child Last updated January 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File number 50b Child Immunization Series … on time. The vaccines are free. Call your local public health unit or health care provider to make an appointment. … injury and can be fatal. Due to his stroke, Nathan has problems learning, and he will have lifelong problems moving …
