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… Hepatitis B virus infection Last updated March 1, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 25e Download PDF Document English … who is living with HBV Sharing equipment for drug snorting, smoking or injection with someone living with HBV. Examples … I do if I have been exposed to hepatitis B virus? See your health care provider as soon as possible. If you have not …
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… Roseola Last updated March 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 83 Download PDF Document English … children have these symptoms. When should my child see a health care provider? You cannot be sure your child has … nurse may recommend that you make an appointment with your health care provider or if they think your child’s illness …
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… Indoor air quality Last updated October 30, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 65a Download PDF Document English … and allergic symptoms. For more information, visit HealthLinkBC File #65b Indoor air quality: Mould and other … correctly in an EPA or CSA certified appliance Do not allow smoking in or near your home Avoid idling cars or using …
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… Bed bugs Last updated September 3, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 95 Download PDF Document English … on clothing, backpacks, luggage and books. Are bed bugs a health concern? A bed bug bite typically causes a red bump … individuals living in infested homes have reported mental health impacts, such as anxiety and insomnia. If you are …
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… Protecting against infection Last updated November 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File number 97 Download PDF Document English … exposure to blood or body fluids and your test results. The health care provider may also try to determine whether the … do not place in a recycling box Do not share drug snorting, smoking or injection equipment such as needles and syringes, …
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… and pools: Safe water quality Last updated August 1, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 27b Download PDF Document English … Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Health concerns of hot tubs and pools Hot tubs and pools can … not be turned down more than 25% to ensure there are no risks to bathers Some hot tubs have secondary circulation …
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… safe adult care facilities Last updated March 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 100b Download PDF Document English … itchy nose, watery eyes and sneezing), trouble swallowing Heart : signs of a drop in blood pressure like weak pulse, … surfaces well between preparing different foods Do not take risks. If you are not certain a food is safe for a resident …
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… organisms (CPO) Last updated March 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 120 Download PDF Document English … number of countries around the world, particularly in their health care facilities. People who have been admitted to … you can do is wash your hands before eating, drinking, smoking, applying personal care products, touching your …
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… Scabies Last updated August 27, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 09 Download PDF Document English … itchiness and skin rashes have many causes, only your health care provider can confirm if you have scabies. What … Scabies will not go away without treatment. Speak with your health care provider before you begin treatment. Topical …
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… Sun safety for children Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 26 Download PDF Document English … days. Too much sun exposure can cause sunburns, heat stroke/heat exhaustion, skin cancers, cataracts and other … corrective lenses checked for UV protection. What are other risks? Skin cancer can develop in any skin type. Be extra …
