231 results found
HealthLinkBC files
… (parvovirus infection) Last updated October 29, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 54 Download PDF Document English … rash may appear on the arms and may spread to the chest, back and thighs. The rash may fade away and then come back … it may look different in adults Some people may only have pain in their joints, usually in the hands, feet or knees …
HealthLinkBC files
… from birth to 3 years Last updated April 29, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 92b Child Development Series … in the early months and years of life affect their health and well-being for the rest of their life. Your … nurturing, and safe parenting help ensure your child’s healthy development. Understanding child development can …
HealthLinkBC files
… other biological contaminants Last updated October 29, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 65b Download PDF Document English … spread by releasing tiny spores into the air. What are some health problems caused by moulds and other biological … are small enough to be inhaled and some can cause health problems. Moulds, for example, can cause allergic …
HealthLinkBC files
… immune system and vaccines Last updated January 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File number 50a Child Immunization Series … on time. The vaccines are free. Call your local public health unit or health care provider to make an appointment. Check what you …
HealthLinkBC files
… Pubic lice Last updated February 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 08h Sexually Transmitted … The bites may also become infected, causing irritation and painful swelling. Bites from the lice can cause a rash or … eyes. For more information about treatment, speak with your health care provider. Your sexual partner will need to be …
HealthLinkBC files
… Breastfeeding or chestfeeding Last updated July 12, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 70 Child Nutrition Series Download … milk is good for your baby because it: Is the safest and healthiest food for babies Is easy for your baby to digest … for help? Get help early if you have any of the following: Pain when breastfeeding or chestfeeding Sore, cracked or …
HealthLinkBC files
… Tuberculosis (TB) skin test Last updated October 30, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 51d Download PDF Document English … of skin on your forearm. Second appointment You must go back to the clinic 48 to 72 hours later to have a health … Tubersol®. These reactions can occur in people without a history of a TST. This may include hives, difficulty breathing …
HealthLinkBC files
… Group A streptococcal infections Last updated March 1, 2013 HealthLink BC File number 106 Download PDF Document English … lymph nodes in the neck, white or yellow patches at the back of the throat and, in children, abdominal pain. Impetigo is a skin infection and common in children. …
HealthLinkBC files
… Childhood vaccines are safe Last updated January 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File number 50c Child Immunization Series … on time. The vaccines are free. Call your local public health unit or health care provider to make an appointment. Check what you …
HealthLinkBC files
… Quit or reduce vaping Last updated August 7, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 30d Download PDF Document English … What are the risks of vaping? Vaping can impact your health in several ways: Exposure to toxic and cancer-causing … when users don’t have access to nicotine Cardiovascular health: vaping can impact arteries and blood vessels, which …
