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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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… about influenza (the flu) Last updated September 16, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 12b Influenza (Flu) Series … people who have lung or heart diseases, certain chronic health conditions or weakened immune systems are at much greater risk. Healthy pregnant women in the second half of their pregnancy …
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… Traveller's diarrhea Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 41e Travel Series Download PDF … Document Vietnamese Traveller’s diarrhea is a common health concern affecting travellers to tropical countries. … be swallowed. For more information on hand washing, visit HealthLinkBC File #85 Hand washing: Help stop the spread of …
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… Healthy eating guidelines for people taking warfarin … attack, stroke, deep vein thrombosis and other serious health problems. If your blood clots too much, your doctor … You have been in the hospital on a limited diet (due to surgery or illness) and return home to your normal diet. You …
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… other biological contaminants Last updated October 29, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 65b Download PDF Document English … spread by releasing tiny spores into the air. What are some health problems caused by moulds and other biological … are small enough to be inhaled and some can cause health problems. Moulds, for example, can cause allergic …
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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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… Quitting smoking Last updated June 25, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 30c Download PDF Document English … quit smoking. For many people, these include: Improve your health and lower your risk of smoking-caused illness, like … and smell Heal faster and have fewer complications after surgery In this HealthLinkBC file, smoking and tobacco use …
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… and pools: Safe water quality Last updated August 1, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 27b Download PDF Document English … Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Health concerns of hot tubs and pools Hot tubs and pools can … in hot tubs and pools, contact your local environmental health office, or your local pool and hot tub service …
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… immune system and vaccines Last updated January 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File number 50a 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 …
