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… E. coli infection Last updated February 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 02 Download PDF Document English … E. coli is present in the intestines and feces of many healthy animals including cattle, goats, sheep, deer and … also be transmitted from a sick person to another person. How do I avoid getting sick? To reduce the risk of E. coli …
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… against hepatitis B at birth Last updated February 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 25d Download PDF Document English … more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the hepatitis B vaccine? The … infection, see HealthLinkBC File #25a Hepatitis B vaccine . How is a baby protected against hepatitis B at birth? When a …
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… Febrile seizures (fever seizures) Last updated May 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 112 Download PDF Document English … Febrile seizures usually last from 30 seconds to 2 minutes. However, they can be as short as a few seconds or last for … under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For more information on Reye syndrome, …
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… influenza (flu) vaccine Last updated September 25, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 12a Influenza (Flu) Series … vaccines are a safe and effective way to help people stay healthy, prevent illness and even save lives. As people age, … tend to be worse with a greater risk of complications. How can influenza be prevented? You can reduce the risk of …
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… Salmonellosis Last updated June 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 17 Download PDF Document English … usually occur within 6 to 72 hours and last 4 to 7 days. How is salmonellosis spread? The disease is spread through … to submit a fecal or stool sample (bowel movement). Your health care provider may prescribe antibiotics if you have a …
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… Rubella Last updated November 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 14d Download PDF Document English … due to routine immunization. Cases still occur in Canada, however, in babies born to women who immigrate to Canada as … need protection against rubella. For more information, see: HealthLinkBC File #14a Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine …
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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 … #14e Measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (MMRV) vaccine . How is measles spread? Measles is very contagious and …
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… safety in child care facilities Last updated March 28, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 59d Download PDF Document English … child-care facilities can help prevent foodborne illness. How can I prevent foodborne illness? Clean Wash your hands … you serve. Contact a licensing officer at your local public health unit for more information. What training is available …
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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 … or other substances Previous heat stroke High humidity How can I prevent heat-related illness? There are many ways …
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… influenzae type b (Hib) vaccine Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 16 Download PDF Document English … more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the Hib vaccine? The Hib vaccine … and may need an emergency operation to help breathe. How is Hib infection spread? You can spread Hib infection by …
