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… Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 38e Download PDF Document English … worried about your infant or child, speak to your health care provider. A referral can be made to have your child … help support families and children. Examples of available services include: Key Workers - helps families understand …
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… tobacco and nicotine products Last updated March 12, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 30b Download PDF Document English … does not include the use of tobacco in traditional cultural practice. Are there any safe tobacco or nicotine products? … Talk Tobacco For more information, talk to your health care provider, pharmacist or visit the QuitNow website . If …
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… Sleep related infant death Last updated November 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 46 Download PDF Document English … safe options to meet your baby’s needs with your health care provider. In the first months after birth, if your baby … - Consumer Product Safety at www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/consumer-product-safety.html . For more information …
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… in British Columbia Last updated November 14, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 49a Download PDF Document English … or changes in your vision, you should see your health care provider immediately. Who is more likely to get sick? … protect me from waterborne illnesses? Water suppliers use primary disinfection to kill or remove germs from water. …
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… Quit or reduce vaping Last updated August 7, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 30d Download PDF Document English … a friend Seek support from trusted friends, family, health care providers, and resources such as QuitNow or Talk … Visit www.quitnow.ca or call 1-877-455-2233. Translation services are available Talk Tobacco – A free program for …
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… Tick bites and disease Last updated June 1, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 01 Download PDF Document English … get someone else to remove the tick for you or see a health care provider to remove it. Be sure to check for ticks on … bitten by a tick? You can help protect yourself and your family against tick and insect bites by following these tips …
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… Shigellosis Last updated October 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File number 80 Download PDF Document English … food or water. Exposure to infected stool can occur in day care settings, through contaminated food and water, or … preparing food and drinks or caring for other children. Family members and playmates of infected children are at …
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… Protecting against infection Last updated November 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File number 97 Download PDF Document English … information about sexual assault and to learn what support services are available, visit JusticeBC at … to blood or body fluids and your test results. The health care provider may also try to determine whether the person’s …
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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 … a disinfectant residual is present in the pool. Special care should be taken with ozone because it can cause eye and …
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… Clean-up after a flood Last updated September 23, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 20 Download PDF Document English … have come into contact with flood water should be handled carefully. Flood waters passing over land may come into … material from yards. For information on disposal services and regulations in your area, contact your …