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… Role of Pets in Human Disease Last updated September 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 61a Download PDF Document English … Vietnamese Pets make wonderful companions and help keep us healthy and active. However, like people, they can become … information on diseases that these animals can spread, see HealthLinkBC File #61b Petting Zoo and Open Farm Visits . …
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… of immunizing your child Last updated January 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File number 50b Child Immunization Series … on time. The vaccines are free. Call your local public health unit or health care provider to make an appointment. Keep your child …
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… Rabies Last updated September 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 07a Download PDF Document English … a result of rabies or other infections such as White Nose Syndrome. Some bats with rabies may appear to behave totally … chance of any type of infection Seek medical care from your health care provider or local public health unit right away …
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… Safe sleeping for babies Last updated October 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 107 Download PDF Document English … sleep related infant death, including sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). For more information on sleep related infant death, see HealthLinkBC File #46 Sleep related infant death . Share …
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… Sleep related infant death Last updated November 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 46 Download PDF Document English … infant death. The first is called Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, or SIDS, which occurs when a baby dies suddenly … babies who spit up a lot are safer sleeping on their backs. Healthy babies will naturally swallow or cough up fluids on …
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… E. coli infection Last updated February 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 02 Download PDF Document English … serious and sometimes fatal illness called hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) which can result in kidney failure, anemia … E. coli is present in the intestines and feces of many healthy animals including cattle, goats, sheep, deer and …
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… HIV and HIV tests Last updated June 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 08m Sexually Transmitted … become a serious disease called Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS). AIDS occurs when a person’s immune system … living with HIV) exposure in the work environment (e.g., health care providers or emergency responders) sharing …
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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 … mild influenza symptoms as described above. Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) is a rare condition that can result in …
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… Genital herpes Last updated May 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 08d Sexually Transmitted … site where the blisters or sores may appear, followed by painful herpes sores or tiny blisters. Other symptoms may … have a history of herpes, it is important to inform your health care provider. There are steps that can be taken to …
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… experience for your child Last updated August 1, 2012 HealthLink BC File number 50e Child Immunization Series … for your child's vaccines Vaccines or shots may cause some pain. These tips can lead to a more positive immunization … hurt, or sting" You can say "You need the vaccine to stay healthy. The medicine will be put in your arm with a needle. …
