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… Insect repellents and DEET Last updated April 1, 2015 HealthLink BC File number 96 Download PDF Document English … the virus. For more information on West Nile Virus, see HealthLinkBC File #88 West Nile virus . What is DEET? DEET … use against them. For more information on tick bites, see HealthLinkBC File #01 Tick bites and disease . Is DEET safe? …
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… Campylobacter infection Last updated August 1, 2020 HealthLink BC File number 58 Download PDF Document English … lenses. For more information on disinfecting water, see HealthLinkBC File #49b Disinfecting Drinking Water Make sure … ? If you think you have a Campylobacter infection, see your health care provider for testing, advice and treatment. …
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… blood spot card screening Last updated October 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 67 Download PDF Document English … blood can be used to get important information about their health. A newborn baby can look healthy but have a rare and serious disorder that you and …
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… Safe sleeping for babies Last updated October 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 107 Download PDF Document English … For more information on sleep related infant death, see HealthLinkBC File #46 Sleep related infant death . Share … Babies should always be placed on their backs to sleep. Healthy babies and newborns do not choke or have any …
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… Mumps Last updated August 30, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 14c Download PDF Document English … need protection against mumps. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #14a Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) Vaccine and HealthLinkBC File #14e Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella …
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… Travelling with children Last updated April 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 41d Travel Series Download PDF … to tropical and developing countries. Speak with your health care provider or travel clinic staff for advice … water-disinfectant tablets Medication recommended by your health care provider for a fever Comfortable, closed-toe …
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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 … type of well you are connected to please contact your local health authority. If you own a well that supplies water to 2 …
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… The pregnant traveller Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 41g Travel Series Download PDF … are pregnant and want to travel, you should speak with your health care provider to discuss your travel plans and … I travel? Before you travel, you can: Speak with your health care provider at least 6 weeks before your trip to …
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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 … for a wildfire www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/emergency-management/preparedbc/know-your-hazards/wildfires . For …
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… HIV and HIV tests Last updated June 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 08m Sexually Transmitted … living with HIV) exposure in the work environment (e.g., health care providers or emergency responders) sharing … prevent HIV and other sexually transmitted infections by doing the following: always use condoms for any vaginal, …
