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… COVID-19 mRNA vaccines Last updated October 10, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 124a Download PDF Document English … more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What are COVID-19 mRNA vaccines? The … or call 8-1-1 for advice. Rare cases of inflammation of the heart (myocarditis and pericarditis) have been reported …
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… Children and adults Last updated August 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 99 Download PDF Document English … temperature. For more information on hand washing, see HealthLinkBC File #85 Hand washing: Help stop the spread of … thermometer only if you are comfortable doing so and a health care provider has shown you how to do it safely: …
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… transmitted infections (STIs) Last updated March 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 08o Sexually Transmitted … Spanish Document Vietnamese How do I know what my sexual health status is? Routine testing will tell you if you have … more likely you are to be exposed to an STI. Talk to your health care provider about getting tested for STIs, or go to …
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… Hepatitis B Vaccine Last updated March 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File number 25a Download PDF Document English … more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the hepatitis B vaccine? The … What is hepatitis B infection? Hepatitis B is a virus that attacks the liver. It can cause serious disease including …
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… enterococci (VRE) Last updated October 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 74 Download PDF Document English … found in the stomach and bowels of about 19 out of every 20 healthy people. They are also normally found in the mouth … you can do is wash your hands before eating, drinking, smoking or applying personal care products, and after using …
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… Healthy Eating and Healthy Aging for Adults Last updated March 1, 2020 … sodium can increase the risk of high blood pressure and heart disease. Most Canadians eat too much sodium. The main … fat with healthier fats can help reduce the risk of heart disease. Choose foods with healthy fats such as: Fatty …
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… on drinking water quality Last updated January 12, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 49f Download PDF Document English … wildfire smoke. For more information on wildfire and your health, read HealthLinkBC: Wildfires and your health . How can wildfires …
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… protein subunit vaccine Last updated October 10, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 124c Download PDF Document English … more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the COVID-19 protein subunit … or call 8-1-1 for advice. Rare cases of inflammation of the heart (myocarditis and pericarditis) have been reported …
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… 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 …
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… Q fever Last updated October 4, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 79 Download PDF Document English … In these cases, they will need to consult with their health care provider. Complications from this disease are … weakened immune system. People with diseased or artificial heart valves who get Q fever are at an increased risk of …
