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… Campylobacter infection Last updated August 1, 2020 HealthLink BC File number 58 Download PDF Document English … Mild to severe diarrhea Bloody diarrhea Nausea Stomach pain Fever Vomiting Symptoms start an average of 2 to 5 days … lenses. For more information on disinfecting water, see HealthLinkBC File #49b Disinfecting Drinking Water Make sure …
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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, … virus. Symptoms can include fever, headache, muscle pain, runny nose, sore throat, extreme tiredness and cough. …
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… Salmonellosis Last updated June 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 17 Download PDF Document English … by Salmonella bacteria. Symptoms include sudden stomach pain, diarrhea, fever, nausea and vomiting. Dehydration may … to submit a fecal or stool sample (bowel movement). Your health care provider may prescribe antibiotics if you have a …
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… type b (DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib) vaccine Last updated June 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 105 Child Immunization Series … more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib vaccine? This … a cut or scrape, they produce a poison that can cause painful tightening of muscles all over the body. It is very …
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… and varicella (MMRV) vaccine Last updated June 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 14e Download PDF Document English … more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the MMRV vaccine? The MMRV vaccine … people with mumps. Adults and teens with mumps can have painful swelling of the testicles (about 1 in 4 cases) or …
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… care for your infant and toddler Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 19 Download PDF Document English … Beginning dental care early is important for your child’s health. Dental care keep teeth healthy for a lifetime. … decay can spread deeper into the tooth. The decay can cause pain and infection, and can even damage the underlying adult …
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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 … is a safe, effective and low-cost way to improve oral health for everyone. Studies show that children who drink …
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… Well water testing Last updated June 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 05b Download PDF Document English … drinking water supply systems under permit by the local health authority (2 or more connections) and private wells … type of well you are connected to please contact your local health authority. If you own a well that supplies water to 2 …
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… Heart Healthy Eating for People with High Cholesterol Last updated May 25, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 68a Nutrition Series Download PDF … Food Guide and the Mediterranean diet are also heart healthy styles of eating. All these ways of eating are: Low …
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… HIV and HIV tests Last updated June 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 08m Sexually Transmitted … living with HIV) exposure in the work environment (e.g., health care providers or emergency responders) sharing … your test result will help you to make decisions about your health. If HIV is diagnosed early, antiretroviral therapy …
