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… Febrile seizures (fever seizures) Last updated May 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 112 Download PDF Document English … under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For more information on Reye syndrome, see HealthLinkBC File #84 Reye syndrome . What should I do if my …
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… zoo and open farm visits Last updated January 1, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 61b Download PDF Document English … after visiting a petting zoo or open farm, see your health care provider right away. Who is most at risk of … carry many types of harmful germs even if they appear healthy. You can get sick if you come into contact with the …
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… Swimmer's itch Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 52 Download PDF Document English … you can take: Speak with other visitors to the area, local health officers or parks representatives about the water … for swimming and do not dive into unknown waters. See HealthLinkBC File #39 Safety Tips for Swimmers or contact …
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… Water fluoridation facts Last updated August 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 28 Download PDF Document English … drinking water prevents dental cavities and improves oral health. Fluoride is added to water in a process called water … is a safe, effective and low-cost way to improve oral health for everyone. Studies show that children who drink …
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… infection (cyclosporiasis) Last updated November 24, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 121 Download PDF Document English … treated? If you have prolonged or severe diarrhea, see your health care provider. Cyclosporiasis is diagnosed by testing a stool sample. Your health care provider may prescribe antibiotics if you have a …
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… Hearing loss in children Last updated October 26, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 71a Download PDF Document English … had a normal hearing test before. Contact your local public health hearing clinic or your family health care provider to find out more about making a …
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… E. coli infection Last updated February 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 02 Download PDF Document English … E. coli is present in the intestines and feces of many healthy animals including cattle, goats, sheep, deer and … bloody diarrhea for more than a few days, you should see a health care provider. Drinking lots of fluids is important …
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… Hepatitis C virus Last updated November 1, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 40a Download PDF Document English … cured of HCV. If you have chronic HCV, you should see your health care provider regularly. During these visits, you may … you receive these vaccines for free from your local public health unit or health care provider. For more information …
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… making and storing formula Last updated October 30, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 69b Child Nutrition Series … bottle within 2 hours. Throw out any leftover formula For healthy full-term infants, powdered infant formula can be … ready-to-feed formula with you. For more information HealthLinkBC File #69a Feeding your baby formula: Before you …
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… of rodents (rats and mice) Last updated January 31, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 37 Download PDF Document English … the more common indoor mice. For more information visit HealthLinkBC File #36 Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome .Ticks … at www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/environment/pesticides-pest-management/managing-pests/animals/rodents , or contact your …
