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… in infants and young children Last updated June 27, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 35c Heat-related Series Download … normal summer day. Extreme heat can be harmful to anyone's health, but infants (0-1 year) and young children (1-5 … child is showing signs of heat-related illness? Contact a health care provider if your infant or young child shows …
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… Safe sleeping for babies Last updated October 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 107 Download PDF Document English … For more information on sleep related infant death, see HealthLinkBC File #46 Sleep related infant death . Share … Babies should always be placed on their backs to sleep. Healthy babies and newborns do not choke or have any …
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… Travel immunizations for adults Last updated April 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 41c Travel Series Download PDF … make sure to discuss your travel plans with a public health unit, a travel clinic or your health care provider at least 6 to 8 weeks before you …
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… Swimmer's itch Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 52 Download PDF Document English … you can take: Speak with other visitors to the area, local health officers or parks representatives about the water … for swimming and do not dive into unknown waters. See HealthLinkBC File #39 Safety Tips for Swimmers or contact …
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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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… Heat-related illness Last updated June 6, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 35 Heat-related Series Download … heat-related illness? Too much heat can be harmful to your health. Heat-related illness is the result of your body … to stay hydrated. What causes heat-related illness? A healthy human body maintains a temperature of about 37°C …
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… Indoor air quality Last updated October 30, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 65a Download PDF Document English … and allergic symptoms. For more information, visit HealthLinkBC File #65b Indoor air quality: Mould and other … even with the windows closed. For more information, visit: HealthLinkBC File #65c Indoor air quality: Combustion …
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… Syphilis Last updated February 15, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 08e Sexually Transmitted … more than 1 year How to get tested for syphilis Visit your health care provider to get any syphilis symptoms, like sore(s) or rashes, tested. Your health care provider may give you a referral for lab work to …
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… Disinfecting drinking water Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 49b Download PDF Document English … kills or removes pathogens from drinking water, reducing health risks. You can disinfect water by adding chemicals, … but only for short periods of time. There are potential health concerns (thyroid problems or iodine sensitivity) …
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… Insect repellents and DEET Last updated April 1, 2015 HealthLink BC File number 96 Download PDF Document English … the virus. For more information on West Nile Virus, see HealthLinkBC File #88 West Nile virus . What is DEET? DEET is the common name for N,N-diethyl-m-toluamide. DEET is the active ingredient in the …
