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… safe child care facilities Last updated March 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 100c Download PDF Document English … Breathing : coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, chest pain or tightness, throat tightness, hoarse voice, nasal … 9-1-1 or local emergency number and how to communicate the health concern Each child’s allergy and how to help the …
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… Toxic shock syndrome Last updated August 31, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 04 Download PDF Document English … develop quickly and are severe. Other symptoms may include pain at the site of a wound, vomiting and diarrhea, signs of … of TSS than others. Risk factors for TSS include: Past history of SA toxic shock syndrome Prolonged use of a tampon, …
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… safety in child care facilities Last updated March 28, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 59d Download PDF Document English … Common symptoms include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain and fever. Children 5 years and under are at a higher … you serve. Contact a licensing officer at your local public health unit for more information. What training is available …
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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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… 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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… safe adult care facilities Last updated March 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 100b Download PDF Document English … Breathing : coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, chest pain or tightness, throat tightness, hoarse voice, nasal … if they are cooked. If in doubt, include the resident’s health care provider when developing the resident’s care …
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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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… (Flesh-Eating Disease) Last updated February 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 60 Download PDF Document English … of the disease? Most often there is sudden onset of pain and swelling with redness at the site of a wound. Fever … bacteria are found on the skin or in the nose and throat of healthy people. Many people carry these bacteria but don’t …
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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 … live near a gas station, industrial area, or there is a history of chemical spills or known contaminants in your …
