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… tobacco smoke and vapour Last updated August 7, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 30a Download PDF Document English … Exposing children and youth to nicotine may impact brain development. Emerging research indicates that exposure to … exposure? It’s against the law to smoke or vape: In a motor vehicle with anyone under the age of 16 years In the …
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… about influenza (the flu) Last updated September 16, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 12b Influenza (Flu) Series … risk of complications can be life-threatening. Seniors 65 years and older, infants and very young children, people who have lung or heart diseases, certain chronic health conditions or weakened immune systems are at much …
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… Nitrate in well water Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 05a Download PDF Document English … in cured meats. Both nitrate and nitrite can be a health hazard when consumed at concentrations above health … improperly functioning septic systems Industrial processes Motor vehicles Some de-icing agents used at airports How do …
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… children and their vision Last updated January 11, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 53a Download PDF Document English … vision skills needed for eye-hand coordination and fine motor skills. They also learn how to recognize colours, … issues are addressed during this important time of visual development. Should vision problems be corrected at an early …
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… tests for infants and children Last updated October 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 71b Download PDF Document English … plays an important role in a child’s social and emotional development. It is important to recognize the signs of … more complete picture of your child’s hearing Tests for all ages Tympanometry This test measures the movement of the …
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… Hearing loss in adults Last updated March 13, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 71c Download PDF Document English … the age of 60 should schedule routine hearing tests every 2 years. If hearing loss is detected, hearing tests should be … viral or bacterial infections, medications that harm the sensory cells in the inner ear, or autoimmune diseases. This …
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… experience for your child Last updated August 1, 2012 HealthLink BC File number 50e Child Immunization Series … your child. Tip #1: Prepare your child before the visit All ages: Children are very aware of the emotions of their … In general, toddlers and pre-school age children over 2 years of age should be informed about the vaccine shortly …
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… influenzae type b (Hib) vaccine Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 16 Download PDF Document English … Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the Hib vaccine? The Hib vaccine …
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… conjugate (PCV 13) vaccine Last updated September 10, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 62a Download PDF Document English … Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the PCV 13 vaccine? The PCV 13 …
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… diarrhea and cholera vaccine Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 41k Travel Series Download PDF … working in some countries. It is important to talk to your health care provider, or visit a travel clinic at least 6 to … vaccine given? Traveller’s diarrhea Adults and children 2 years of age and older are given 2 doses of the vaccine to …
