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… zoo and open farm visits Last updated January 1, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 61b Download PDF Document English … after visiting a petting zoo or open farm, see your health care provider right away. Who is most at risk of … carry many types of harmful germs even if they appear healthy. You can get sick if you come into contact with the …
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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 … influenza vaccine or any part of the vaccine, talk to your health care provider. You may need to be tested for …
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… Easy ways to make food safer Last updated March 10, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 59a Download PDF Document English … 60 years and over People with a compromised immune system Health Canada provides additional tips for those at highest … . For More Information Health Canada: Food Safety and You …
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… of rodents (rats and mice) Last updated January 31, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 37 Download PDF Document English … the more common indoor mice. For more information visit HealthLinkBC File #36 Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome .Ticks … spread diseases. For more information on tick bites, visit HealthLinkBC File #01 Tick bites and disease . Is it easy to …
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… Toxic shock syndrome Last updated August 31, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 04 Download PDF Document English … (GAS) For more information on group A Streptococcus, see HealthLinkBC File #106 Group A Streptococcal Infections . … cup or after a surgery or skin injury, contact your health care provider immediately. What should I do if I …
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… safety in child care facilities Last updated March 28, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 59d Download PDF Document English … you serve. Contact a licensing officer at your local public health unit for more information. What training is available … online course: www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/keeping-bc-healthy-safe/food-safety/food-safety-courses . FOODSAFE …
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… enterococci (VRE) Last updated October 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 74 Download PDF Document English … found in the stomach and bowels of about 19 out of every 20 healthy people. They are also normally found in the mouth … the food. What are your chances of getting VRE? If you are healthy and living in the community, your chances of …
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… age children and their vision Last updated January 12, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 53b Download PDF Document English … and their symptoms? Your child should see your family health care provider or eye doctor if you notice any of … colours. For More Information For more information, see: HealthLinkBC File #11 Ultraviolet Radiation HealthLinkBC …
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… population during extreme heat Last updated June 27, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 35a Heat-related Series Download … normal summer day. Extreme heat can be harmful to anyone's health, but people who are pregnant or had a baby within the … family physician, or obstetrician. You can also call HealthLink BC at 8-1-1 anytime to talk with a registered …
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… with Weakened Immune Systems Last updated January 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 56 Download PDF Document English … water you drink has not been disinfected, please refer to HealthLinkBC File #49b Disinfecting Drinking Water . How can … with weakened immune systems. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #48 Cryptosporidium Infection . If the …
