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… tests for infants and children Last updated October 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 71b Download PDF Document English … not receive a hearing screening, contact your local public health unit. The screening test is very safe and it will not … or visit the BC Early Hearing Program, Provincial Health Services Authority at …
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… for Tuberculosis (TB) Last updated October 30, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 51c Download PDF Document English … person to person (TB disease in the lungs or throat), your health care provider may ask you to stay in home isolation. … to prevent or cure TB are free through Provincial TB Services and public health units. For more information, …
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… Japanese encephalitis vaccine Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 41h 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). You can check with your local travel …
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… Yellow fever vaccine Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 41i Travel Series Download PDF … in some countries. Discuss your travel plans with a public health unit, a travel clinic, or your health care provider … travel vaccines are not covered by the provincial medical services plan (MSP), so check with your local travel clinic …
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… blood spot card screening Last updated October 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 67 Download PDF Document English … blood can be used to get important information about their health. A newborn baby can look healthy but have a rare and … benefits of early detection and treatment, visit Perinatal Services BC www.newbornscreeningbc.ca . How is my baby …
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… Hearing loss in adults Last updated March 13, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 71c Download PDF Document English … Anyone who experiences these symptoms should visit a health care provider immediately. What should I do if I … hearing aid? Hearing aids are not covered under the Medical Services Plan (MSP). There are limited alternative funding …
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… Well water testing Last updated June 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 05b Download PDF Document English … are 2 categories of wells for drinking water: those that service drinking water supply systems under permit by the local health authority (2 or more connections) and private wells …
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… long-term care in an emergency Last updated August 24, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 103c Download PDF Document English … family members cared for in a long-term care facility? B.C. health authorities are required to have emergency … Vancouver Coastal Health www.vch.ca/en/service/community-care-facilities-licensing For more …
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… Sleep related infant death Last updated November 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 46 Download PDF Document English … babies who spit up a lot are safer sleeping on their backs. Healthy babies will naturally swallow or cough up fluids on … - Consumer Product Safety at www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/consumer-product-safety.html . For more information …
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… Childhood vaccines are safe Last updated January 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File number 50c 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 …
