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… hepatitis B virus infection Last updated October 30, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 40d Download PDF Document English … and over may have symptoms, which include nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, extreme tiredness, fever, loss of appetite and …
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… Hand, foot and mouth disease Last updated July 29, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 64 Download PDF Document English … It’s most common in children under 10 years of age, but older children and adults may also get the disease. … one to 2 days. About 2 days after the fever starts, small painful blisters may develop on the inside of the mouth, on …
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… polysaccharide vaccine Last updated September 10, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 62b Download PDF Document English … from pneumococcal infections including: Adults 65 years and older Residents of long-term care and assisted living … facilities The vaccine is also free for anyone 2 years of age and older with the following conditions: No spleen, or a …
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… and scalds in young children Last updated February 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 123 Download PDF Document English … of a burn or scald for young children? Hospitalization for painful burn treatment, which can require surgery Pressure … the risk of burns in young children? Personal risk factors: Age: Younger children (0-4 years) are at higher risk than …
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… organic compounds (VOCs) Last updated December 13, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 65d Download PDF Document English … such as perfume and hair spray Candles and incense Cleaning agents and air fresheners Dry cleaning fluid Paints, lacquers, varnishes and hobby supplies Copying and …
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… Lead in drinking water Last updated November 14, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 49e Download PDF Document English … as they are the most vulnerable. It is based on average concentrations in water consumed for extended periods. … lead from many sources, such as food, drinking water, soil, paint and dust. There is no evidence that drinking water in …
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… Travelling with children Last updated April 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 41d Travel Series Download PDF … Feeding your child gets them to swallow and prevents ear pain. What immunizations will my child need? Make sure that … do while you are there, how long you are staying, and the age of your child. Carry a record of your child’s …
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… to food: Children and teens Last updated March 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 100a Download PDF Document English … Breathing : coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, chest pain or tightness, throat tightness, hoarse voice, nasal … pale or blue-coloured skin Stomach : nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain or diarrhea Other : anxiety, headache, …
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… influenza (flu) vaccine Last updated September 25, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 12e Influenza (Flu) Series … at no charge and recommended for everyone 6 months of age and older. Those younger than 2 years of age will need to …
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… Pertussis (whooping cough) Last updated March 5, 2025 HealthLink BC File number 15c Download PDF Document English … airways caused by pertussis bacteria (germs). People of any age can get pertussis. Young children who have not been immunized get sicker than older children and adults. Pertussis can cause complications …
