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… Travelling with children Last updated April 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 41d Travel Series Download PDF … travel to tropical and developing countries. Speak with your health care provider or travel clinic staff for advice … what you plan to do while you are there, how long you are staying, and the age of your child. Carry a record of your …
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… Giardia infection Last updated March 4, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 10 Download PDF Document English … cells lining the intestinal tract. This damage may cause your body to have trouble absorbing nutrients. These types … worker it is possible for you to spread Giardia to others. Stay home if you have diarrhea or vomiting. Do not return to …
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… papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines Last updated January 15, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 101b Sexually Transmitted … sexual orientation Males who are street-involved Contact your health care provider to get immunized. Unless mentioned … HealthLinkBC File #84 Reye syndrome . It is important to stay in the clinic for 15 minutes after getting any vaccine …
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… For child care providers Last updated April 16, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 110b Child Nutrition Series … a child is turning blue and cannot speak or cough, follow your organization's health and safety procedures. Call 9-1-1 … room right away. If a child is coughing and able to talk, stay calm and encourage them to cough the object or food …
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… Genital herpes Last updated May 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 08d Sexually Transmitted … to cause full-body symptoms. After the first outbreak, HSV stays in the body and becomes inactive. There is no way of … liver, lungs or brain. If you are pregnant, and you or your partner have a history of herpes, it is important to …
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… safe child care facilities Last updated March 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 100c Download PDF Document English … 5 minutes after the first dose Ensure the child gets to a hospital The above section has been adapted from: … allergy safe for my child? Give the facility a copy of your child’s Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan completed by your …
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… safe adult care facilities Last updated March 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 100b Download PDF Document English … minutes after the first dose Ensure the resident gets to a hospital The above section has been adapted from: … food Tell food suppliers about the food allergies at your facility Make sure staff who buy, store, prepare and …
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… Sun safety for children Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 26 Download PDF Document English … umbrella if you can’t find a shady spot. If you cannot keep your child out of the sun, make sure to protect their skin … safety tips? Always protect your child’s skin and try to stay indoors or in the shade during the hottest time of day …
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… Water fluoridation facts Last updated August 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 28 Download PDF Document English … drinking water prevents dental cavities and improves oral health. Fluoride is added to water in a process called water … occurring element, high concentrations may be bad for your health. Fluoride is recommended to prevent tooth decay …
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… of people who use substances Last updated December 1, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 102b Download PDF Document English … What is harm reduction? Harm reduction is a public health approach to substance use to support the health and … or substance use disorder, it is important to take care of yourself: Participate in an in-person or online support …
