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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. … college or university Waiting room at a doctor’s office Community centre, concert or event Summer camp A bus or an …
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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 … in hot tubs and pools, contact your local environmental health office, or your local pool and hot tub service …
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… children during extreme heat Last updated June 27, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 35b 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 … gets too hot. Plan cool activities: find play areas in community spaces that are air conditioned, such as the …
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… Clean-up after a flood Last updated September 23, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 20 Download PDF Document English … Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What are the health hazards after a flood? Anyone who has had a flood at … material from yards. For information on disposal services and regulations in your area, contact your …
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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 … The owner of the onsite system must use the services of an authorized person (AP) to construct, alter or …
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… Quit or reduce vaping Last updated August 7, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 30d Download PDF Document English … What are the risks of vaping? Vaping can impact your health in several ways: Exposure to toxic and cancer-causing … Visit www.quitnow.ca or call 1-877-455-2233. Translation services are available Talk Tobacco – A free program for …
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… organisms (CPO) Last updated March 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 120 Download PDF Document English … number of countries around the world, particularly in their health care facilities. People who have been admitted to … your normal activities. You do not need to disclose to your workplace, school or daycare setting that you carry CPO. How …
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… difficulties in care facilities Last updated June 17, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 110a Download PDF Document English … treatments like surgery. They can also start because of health conditions like dementia, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), … in care facilities? It's important for the entire health care team to be aware of any problems a person in …
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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, … or find an alternate source such as bottled water if your community is on a ‘boil water’ notice. This may be because: …
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… HIV testing in pregnancy Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 38a Download PDF Document English … to start treatment as soon as possible to improve your own health and help you have a healthy pregnancy and baby. … Centre: Call 604 875-2212 or visit www.bcwomens.ca/our-services/specialized-services/oak-tree-clinic Smart Sex …
