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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? … is only a concern if you use it for drinking or preparing food. Exposure through breathing and skin contact is not …
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… Breastfeeding or chestfeeding Last updated July 12, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 70 Child Nutrition Series Download … and included. Human milk (breast milk) is the only food your baby needs for the first 6 months. When your baby … milk is good for your baby because it: Is the safest and healthiest food for babies Is easy for your baby to digest …
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… Spongy moth spraying Last updated August 28, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 90a Download PDF Document English … of the Btk. Many of these ingredients are approved food-grade additives. No petroleum products are used. Foray … Forests website: www.gov.bc.ca/spongymoth . Are there any health concerns? Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory …
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… of rodents (rats and mice) Last updated January 31, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 37 Download PDF Document English … siding, wallboard and wires. They eat a variety of foods, including food you might have stored in your … the more common indoor mice. For more information visit HealthLinkBC File #36 Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome .Ticks …
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… Grade 6 immunizations in B.C. Last updated June 22, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 50f Child Immunization Series … reactions to the vaccine are rare. Over 15 years of vaccine safety monitoring has shown that the HPV vaccine is safe. … Minor Consent and Immunization . For more information For tips on how to help your child have a positive immunization …
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… safe adult care facilities Last updated March 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 100b Download PDF Document English … Vietnamese What is an allergy safe adult care facility? Food allergy affects about 3 to 4 adults out of every 100. … if they are cooked. If in doubt, include the resident’s health care provider when developing the resident’s care …
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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 … or toys. Ensure the crib, cradle or bassinet meets Canadian safety regulations. For more information about Canadian …
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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. … itself against thousands of germs. Germs are in the air, food, water, and on objects. Getting more than one vaccine …
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… Sleep related infant death Last updated November 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 46 Download PDF Document English … babies who spit up a lot are safer sleeping on their backs. Healthy babies will naturally swallow or cough up fluids on … crib. Ensure the crib, cradle or bassinet meets Canadian safety regulations. For more information about Canadian …
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… zoo and open farm visits Last updated January 1, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 61b Download PDF Document English … by coming into contact with their feces, urine, saliva or food. Animal feces or manure can get onto its hair or fur, … or public health unit to get more information on health and safety. Ask questions such as: Are hand washing facilities …
