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… Why seniors should get the inactivated influenza (flu) vaccine Last updated September 25, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 12a Influenza (Flu) Series … As people age, they may be at much higher risk of severe disease and complications from influenza. For this reason, …
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… Immunization for health care workers in B.C. Last updated March 1, 2013 … Health care workers are at risk of exposure to infectious diseases while at work. Many diseases can be prevented with … assigned staff in the workplace. The employer and employee should keep records of all immunizations and laboratory test …
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… Residential hot tubs and pools: Health and safety tips Last updated June 6, 2024 HealthLink … grow. These bacteria can make you sick with an infection or disease. Legionella bacteria can cause Legionnaires’ … in the water gets used up. Before and after use, you should check the disinfectant level and add disinfectant if …
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… Unpasteurized fruit/vegetable juices and ciders: A potential health risk Last updated August 21, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 72 Download PDF Document English … or those being treated for cancer) These vulnerable groups should not drink unpasteurized juice. Schools, child and …
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… Preventing neural tube defects Last updated April 16, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 38c Download PDF Document English … with 400 mcg (0.4 mg) of folic acid every day. What should I look for when choosing a multivitamin with folic … gastrointestinal conditions such as Crohn's or Celiac disease, gastric bypass surgery, advanced liver disease or …
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… Head lice Last updated September 9, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 06 Download PDF Document English … 5 to 6 eggs per day. Do head lice cause illness or spread disease? No, head lice do not cause illness or spread … Head lice will not go away without treatment. Children should not be sent home or kept home from school or daycare …
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… spills in residential settings Last updated May 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 125 Download PDF Document English … nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. In severe cases, lung diseases such as pneumonitis, necrotizing bronchiolitis and … on disposing of the bag What healthcare precautions should I take to protect myself and my family from mercury …
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… diarrhea and cholera vaccine Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 41k Travel Series Download PDF … of bacteria. The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. Who should get the vaccine? If you are travelling to or working … are also found in the stool of infected people and the disease is spread in the same way. In addition, cholera …
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… Roseola Last updated March 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 83 Download PDF Document English … affects children between 6 months and 2 years of age. The disease is usually mild. Many children get roseola and … a fever seizure. Although a seizure can be very scary, it should only last a few minutes, and does not do any harm. …
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… homes and other dwellings Last updated September 23, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 42 Download PDF Document English … your exposure is to test your home for radon. Remediation should be conducted if levels are found above the … suppliers of radon testing devices, visit the BC Centre for Disease Control …
