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… long-term care in an emergency Last updated August 24, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 103c Download PDF Document English … to What is the role of family members in an emergency What should I consider when caring for family members in an … information: Fraser Health www.fraserhealth.ca/health-topics-a-to-z/emergency-preparedness Interior Health …
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… COVID-19 mRNA vaccines Last updated October 10, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 124a Download PDF Document English … information, visit Immunize BC: How vaccines work . Who should get the vaccines? The vaccines are recommended for … for those at increased risk of infection or severe disease, including: People 65 years of age and older …
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… protein subunit vaccine Last updated October 10, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 124c Download PDF Document English … information, visit Immunize BC: How vaccines work . Who should get the vaccine? The protein subunit vaccine is … you against COVID-19 which is a serious and sometimes fatal disease. The vaccine provides strong protection against …
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… HTLV-1 Virus Last updated February 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 34 Download PDF Document English … that infects human white blood cells. It can cause disease of the nervous system or leukemia. Is this a new … especially if they breastfeed for 6 months or more Should I breastfeed if I have HTLV-1? If you are infected …
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… constipation with diet: adults Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 68l Nutrition Series Download PDF … disorders, underactive thyroid, diabetes, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, celiac disease and depression When should I see a health care provider? See your health care …
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… about influenza (the flu) Last updated September 16, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 12b Influenza (Flu) Series … and very young children, people who have lung or heart diseases, certain chronic health conditions or weakened … ) can be given for fever or soreness. ASA (e.g. Aspirin ® ) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to …
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… Rabies Last updated September 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 07a Download PDF Document English … is rabies? Rabies is a very serious and almost always fatal disease caused by a rabies virus. The virus infects the … stress, hunger and becoming accustomed to humans. What should I do if I have been exposed to rabies? If a bat or …
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… Clean-up after a flood Last updated September 23, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 20 Download PDF Document English … dirty. Items that have come into contact with flood water should be handled carefully. Flood waters passing over land … septic systems and other sources of contamination and disease. Flood waters can become heavily contaminated and …
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… Childhood vaccines are safe Last updated January 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File number 50c Child Immunization Series … to build protection from harmful germs without getting the disease. Like healthy food and clean water, vaccines help … make sure it is safe and effective. If there are people who should not receive the vaccine because of safety concerns, …
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… Traveller's diarrhea Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 41e Travel Series Download PDF … insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus Have inflammatory bowel disease What is traveller’s diarrhea? Traveller's diarrhea … people with thyroid problems, or known iodine sensitivity should not use iodine drops to disinfect water. Commercially …
