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… of rodents (rats and mice) Last updated January 31, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 37 Download PDF Document English … Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Although there are more than 20 types of rodents in British Columbia, only 3 … a good idea to use poison or baits to control rodents. Poisoned rodents can crawl away and die, and their bodies can be …
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… to food: Children and teens Last updated March 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 100a Download PDF Document English … breathing, let them sit up Do not leave your child alone If your child’s symptoms do not get better or get worse, … the correct epinephrine auto-injector for their weight. For more information visit Canadian Paediatric Society …
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… Hepatitis B Vaccine Last updated March 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File number 25a Download PDF Document English … from many diseases over a lifetime. Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other … adopted children. Household and sexual contacts of someone with hepatitis B. Males who have sexual contact with …
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… is in the vaccines and why Last updated February 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 50d Child Immunization Series … Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other … in a vaccine is similar to that in the infant formula a baby may drink in a day. Formaldehyde – Some vaccines are …
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… Scabies Last updated August 27, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 09 Download PDF Document English … can be spread by sharing clothes, towels or bedding. Anyone can get scabies and it does not mean you have poor … Medicine used to treat classic scabies may not work. For more information, speak with your health care provider. How …
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… Myths and facts Last updated September 16, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 12c Influenza (Flu) Series … vaccines are a safe and effective way to help people stay healthy, prevent illness and even save lives. The influenza … virus causes a respiratory illness that tends to be more severe than these viruses, and is more likely to cause …
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… Ultraviolet radiation Last updated August 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 11 Download PDF Document English … exposed to UV radiation, your body produces and releases more melanin (a skin pigment) to absorb the UV radiation. … two types of UV radiation, UVA and UVB. Both are a serious health concern as UVA and UVB radiation can affect your …
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… and diphtheria (Td) vaccine Last updated February 15, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 18a Download PDF Document English … Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other … or soreness. ASA (e.g. Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. …
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… Tetanus immune globulin Last updated June 30, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 18d Download PDF Document English … can cause disease. The final preparation of TIg undergoes more testing to ensure that there are no known infectious … or soreness. ASA (e.g. Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. …
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… Indoor air quality Last updated October 30, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 65a Download PDF Document English … can cause infections and allergic symptoms. For more information, visit HealthLinkBC File #65b Indoor air … that use electrostatic precipitation can also generate ozone, which is a respiratory irritant. Some air cleaners are …
