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… Ultraviolet radiation Last updated August 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 11 Download PDF Document English … two types of UV radiation, UVA and UVB. Both are a serious health concern as UVA and UVB radiation can affect your … sun exposure to show. UV radiation can also impact the health of your eyes. For example, UV exposure can contribute …
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… Myths and facts Last updated September 16, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 12c Influenza (Flu) Series … vaccines are a safe and effective way to help people stay healthy, prevent illness and even save lives. The influenza … influenza vaccine or any part of the vaccine, talk to your health care provider. You may need to be tested for …
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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 … such as veterinary staff and zoo attendants Certain health care workers who have contact with infected tissue or …
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… Safety tips for swimmers Last updated February 17, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 39 Download PDF Document English … trouble spots in the area. Contact a local government or health unit for information on recreational water quality … body. Limit the time a child spends in a hot tub. Visit HealthLinkBC File #27a Residential hot tubs and pools: …
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… papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines Last updated January 15, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 101b Sexually Transmitted … (HPV2) and Gardasil®9 (HPV9). The vaccines are approved by Health Canada, with HPV9 approved for use in both sexes, and … orientation Males who are street-involved Contact your health care provider to get immunized. Unless mentioned …
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… Tuberculosis (TB) Last updated October 30, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 51a Download PDF Document English … cure TB are free through Provincial TB Services and public health units. How does it spread? TB spreads from person to … chances of a TB infection becoming TB disease? If you are healthy and a person with TB infection, you have a 5 to 10% …
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… Caffeinated energy drinks Last updated August 30, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 109 Download PDF Document English … of flavours like fruit punch, strawberry and blueberry. Health Canada limits the types and amounts of many of these … and black tea are examples of natural sources of caffeine. Health Canada allows up to 180mg of caffeine per container. …
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… Facts about chickenpox Last updated November 1, 2012 HealthLink BC File number 44a Download PDF Document English … protection against chickenpox. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #44b Chickenpox (Varicella) Vaccine . How … virus, your treatment will depend on your age, personal health, and severity of the illness. Most healthy children …
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… difficile (C. difficile) Last updated June 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 114 Download PDF Document English … many good bacteria that help you digest food and stay healthy. When antibiotics are taken to treat an illness, … most frequent cause of infectious diarrhea in hospitals and health care facilities. C. diff infections may lead to …
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… and diphtheria (Td) vaccine Last updated February 15, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 18a Download PDF Document English … more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the Td vaccine? The Td vaccine … 2 diseases: Tetanus Diphtheria The vaccine is approved by Health Canada and is provided free. Call your health care …
