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… Children and adults Last updated August 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 99 Download PDF Document English … temperature. For more information on hand washing, see HealthLinkBC File #85 Hand washing: Help stop the spread of … following HealthLinkBC Files: HealthLinkBC File #84 Reye syndrome HealthLinkBC File #112 Febrile seizures (fever …
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… HTLV-1 Virus Last updated February 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 34 Download PDF Document English … who have the virus will not get symptoms or develop any health problems. About 1 in 20 people who get infected with … or constipation. To confirm that you have HTLV-1, your health care provider may send you for a blood test. How is …
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… spills in residential settings Last updated May 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 125 Download PDF Document English … causes symptoms such as cough, shortness of breath, chest pain and headaches. Gastro-intestinal symptoms can also … th/about-bc-s-health-care-system/partners/health-authorities/regional-health-authorities . BC Drug and Poison Information …
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… infection and genital warts Last updated November 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 101a Sexually Transmitted … infection at the same time. For an accurate diagnosis, a health care provider should check all suspicious bumps and … warts are flat or cauliflower-like bumps that are usually painless, may be itchy, and sometimes bleed. They can be …
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… Hand, foot and mouth disease Last updated July 29, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 64 Download PDF Document English … one to 2 days. About 2 days after the fever starts, small painful blisters may develop on the inside of the mouth, on … to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 …
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… Arsenic in drinking water Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 49c Download PDF Document English … arsenic can have serious short term and long-term health effects. How does arsenic get into drinking water? … Exposure to high levels of arsenic may cause stomach pain, vomiting, diarrhea and impaired nerve function. …
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… Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 38e Download PDF Document English … Disorder (FASD) is a term used to describe a range of health and behavioural problems affecting people exposed to … and caregivers go for help? Community resources in your regional health authority, such as child development …
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… Combustion by-products Last updated December 13, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 65c Download PDF Document English … from car exhaust coming in through a garage. What are some health concerns of combustion by-products? Carbon monoxide … and confusion If you have heart disease, it may cause chest pain High levels of carbon monoxide exposure can cause loss …
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… in British Columbia Last updated November 14, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 49a Download PDF Document English … glands or changes in your vision, you should see your health care provider immediately. Who is more likely to get … drinking water. The water supplier may be your local or regional government. Many smaller public drinking water …
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… Treating opioid overdose Last updated November 1, 2020 HealthLink BC File number 118 Download PDF Document English … fentanyl and oxycodone. Opioids are prescribed for pain relief and are safe when correctly used and in ways … and death. Why is opioid overdose an important public health issue? The number of opioid overdoses per year in …
