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… Treating opioid overdose Last updated November 1, 2020 HealthLink BC File number 118 Download PDF Document English … and death. Why is opioid overdose an important public health issue? The number of opioid overdoses per year in … in B.C. at community pharmacies through First Nations Health Benefits. What is involved in THN training? Training …
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… and pools: Safe water quality Last updated August 1, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 27b Download PDF Document English … Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Health concerns of hot tubs and pools Hot tubs and pools can … in hot tubs and pools, contact your local environmental health office, or your local pool and hot tub service …
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… Yersiniosis Last updated March 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 77 Download PDF Document English … and animals may carry the bacteria and still look and feel healthy. Lakes and streams can also be contaminated by these … questions. They may also ask you to provide a fecal (stool) sample. This will help find the source of the infection and …
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… immune system and vaccines Last updated January 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File number 50a Child Immunization Series … on time. The vaccines are free. Call your local public health unit or health care provider to make an appointment. Check what you …
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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 … well, or your well is at risk of containing pathogens Samples of your water test positive for “fecal coliform” or …
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… Measles Last updated December 1, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 14b Download PDF Document English … need protection against measles. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #14a Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine … physical examination, blood test, and throat swab or urine sample will be collected to make the diagnosis of measles. …
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… Mumps Last updated August 30, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 14c Download PDF Document English … need protection against mumps. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #14a Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) Vaccine … swab of your salivary glands inside your mouth or a urine sample will be collected to make the diagnosis of mumps. How …
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… Tuberculosis (TB) skin test Last updated October 30, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 51d Download PDF Document English … cure TB are free through Provincial TB Services and public health units. For more information on TB, visit HealthLinkBC … TB testing such as a TB blood test, chest x-ray or sputum samples. A chest x-ray is a picture of your lungs that your …
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… Scabies Last updated August 27, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 09 Download PDF Document English … itchiness and skin rashes have many causes, only your health care provider can confirm if you have scabies. What … Scabies will not go away without treatment. Speak with your health care provider before you begin treatment. Topical …
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… Baby's first foods Last updated October 3, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 69c Child Nutrition Series … care provider or call 8-1-1 to speak with a registered dietitian. HealthLinkBC: File #110b Preventing choking in … and toddlers HealthLinkBC: File #69h Feeding Your baby: Sample meals for babies 6 to 12 months old Child Nutrition …
