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… minor consent and immunization Last updated October 8, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 119 Download PDF Document English … position of children under 19 years of age. One of the topics covered in the Infants Act is the health care of children. The Infants Act states that …
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… Asbestos: When should I worry? Last updated February 1, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 32 Download PDF Document English … asbestos in cement, flooring and ceiling materials. Which health problems are caused by asbestos? Most of the time … removal. For more information Visit the following websites: Management of Waste Asbestos …
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… Healthy eating for chronic hepatitis Last updated November 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 40c Download PDF Document English … activity? Physical activity can improve appetite, decrease stress, lessen depression, and help you reach or maintain a …
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… Seniors' falls can be prevented Last updated July 31, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 78 Download PDF Document English … the risk. What factors increase the risks of falls? Health factors: Frailty: Loss of muscle mass, grip strength … falls or ask your doctor about falls risk assessment and management. How can someone lower their risk of falling? …
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… Treating opioid overdose Last updated November 1, 2020 HealthLink BC File number 118 Download PDF Document English … and death. Why is opioid overdose an important public health issue? The number of opioid overdoses per year in … in B.C. at community pharmacies through First Nations Health Benefits. What is involved in THN training? Training …
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… hepatitis B virus infection Last updated October 30, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 40d Download PDF Document English … childhood immunizations. For more information, visit HealthLinkBC File #105 Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, … can reduce the chance of passing this virus to others by doing the following: Talk to your health care provider if …
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… Sulphur dioxide (SO2) Last updated December 12, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 65f Download PDF Document English … Air quality is also reported in the form of the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI). The AQHI provides information about … conditions, such as asthma, COPD or heart disease, follow a management plan developed with your health care provider If …
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… infection and genital warts Last updated November 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 101a Sexually Transmitted … infection at the same time. For an accurate diagnosis, a health care provider should check all suspicious bumps and … a Pap test, which is a routine part of a female sexual health exam. How is HPV spread? HPV spreads by skin-to-skin …
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… defoliators in B.C.’s forests Last updated August 28, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 90b Download PDF Document English … damage, there are a few species that can be harmful to the health and productivity of forests. The goal of the B.C. … water. Are there any health concerns? Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency evaluates all formulations of …
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… Spongy moth spraying Last updated August 28, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 90a Download PDF Document English … Forests website: www.gov.bc.ca/spongymoth . Are there any health concerns? Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency evaluates all formulations of …
