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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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… other biological contaminants Last updated October 29, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 65b Download PDF Document English … spread by releasing tiny spores into the air. What are some health problems caused by moulds and other biological … are small enough to be inhaled and some can cause health problems. Moulds, for example, can cause allergic …
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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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… HTLV-1 Virus Last updated February 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 34 Download PDF Document English … who have the virus will not get symptoms or develop any health problems. About 1 in 20 people who get infected with … Can I get HTLV-1 from blood transfusions? Canadian Blood Services (formerly Canadian Red Cross) has been screening …
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… immune system and vaccines Last updated January 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File number 50a 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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… Typhoid vaccine Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 41j Travel Series Download PDF … working in some countries. It is important to talk to your health care provider, or visit a travel clinic at least 6 to … travel vaccines are not covered by the provincial Medical Services Plan (MSP), so check with your local travel clinic …
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… testing for Tuberculosis (TB) Last updated October 30, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 51b Download PDF Document English … or cure TB. The medicines are free through Provincial TB Services and public health units. For more information on TB, visit HealthLinkBC …
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… Heart Healthy Eating for People with High Cholesterol Last updated May 25, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 68a Nutrition Series Download PDF … speak to a HealthLink BC registered dietitian. Translation services are available in more than 130 languages Nutrition …
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… Q fever Last updated October 4, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 79 Download PDF Document English … In these cases, they will need to consult with their health care provider. Complications from this disease are … Stockyard workers Livestock truck drivers, personnel who service the trucks and visitors to animal auctions Meat …
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… diarrhea and cholera vaccine Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 41k Travel Series Download PDF … working in some countries. It is important to talk to your health care provider, or visit a travel clinic at least 6 to … travel vaccines are not covered by the provincial Medical Services Plan (MSP), so check with your local travel clinic …
