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… Drinking water chlorination facts Last updated June 14, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 49d Download PDF Document English … chlorine disinfectants to drinking water to protect public health. For more information on water-borne infections, see HealthLinkBC File #49a Water-borne Infections in British …
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… Hepatitis B virus infection Last updated March 1, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 25e Download PDF Document English … I do if I have been exposed to hepatitis B virus? See your health care provider as soon as possible. If you have not … exposure. How can I tell if I have HBV infection? Your health care provider can order blood tests to see if you …
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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 … child is showing signs of heat-related illness? Contact a health care provider if your infant or young child shows …
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… Travel immunizations for adults Last updated April 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 41c Travel Series Download PDF … make sure to discuss your travel plans with a public health unit, a travel clinic or your health care provider at least 6 to 8 weeks before you …
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… Swimmer's itch Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 52 Download PDF Document English … you can take: Speak with other visitors to the area, local health officers or parks representatives about the water … for swimming and do not dive into unknown waters. See HealthLinkBC File #39 Safety Tips for Swimmers or contact …
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… Heat-related illness Last updated June 6, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 35 Heat-related Series Download … heat-related illness? Too much heat can be harmful to your health. Heat-related illness is the result of your body … to stay hydrated. What causes heat-related illness? A healthy human body maintains a temperature of about 37°C …
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… Syphilis Last updated February 15, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 08e Sexually Transmitted … more than 1 year How to get tested for syphilis Visit your health care provider to get any syphilis symptoms, like sore(s) or rashes, tested. Your health care provider may give you a referral for lab work to …
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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, … but only for short periods of time. There are potential health concerns (thyroid problems or iodine sensitivity) …
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… Insect repellents and DEET Last updated April 1, 2015 HealthLink BC File number 96 Download PDF Document English … the virus. For more information on West Nile Virus, see HealthLinkBC File #88 West Nile virus . What is DEET? DEET … Personal Insect repellents www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/about-pesticides/insect-repellents.html Health …
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… Grade 6 immunizations in B.C. Last updated June 22, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 50f Child Immunization Series … more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. Vaccines are the best way to protect your … in B.C., see the B.C. Immunization Schedules at www.healthlinkbc.ca/bc-immunizationschedules . It is important …
