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… blood spot card screening Last updated October 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 67 Download PDF Document English … Vietnamese Why is my baby screened? A small spot of your baby’s blood can be used to get important information about their health. A newborn baby can look healthy but have a rare and …
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… Molluscum contagiosum Last updated June 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 08i Sexually Transmitted … through sexual contact. If the virus is transmitted during sex, the bumps are usually found on the abdomen, … do not work. If you have symptoms or questions, contact your health care provider, or call 8-1-1 to speak with a …
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… Urethritis Last updated February 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 08b Sexually Transmitted … have any oral, vaginal or anal sex for 7 days after you and your partner(s) start the antibiotic treatment. If you or … (“female”) condoms help prevent the spread of many STIs during vaginal, anal and oral sex. Condoms are less …
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… Pubic lice Last updated February 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 08h Sexually Transmitted … the most common symptom of pubic lice. If pubic lice get on your eyelashes, the edges of your eyelids may be crusted. … and female condoms help prevent the spread of many STIs during vaginal, anal and oral sex. Condoms are less …
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… Childhood vaccines are safe Last updated January 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File number 50c Child Immunization Series … Spanish Document Vietnamese Document Tigrinya Protect your children. Get all their vaccines on time. The vaccines are free. Call your local public health unit or health care provider to make an appointment. …
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… Lead paint and hazards Last updated September 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 31 Download PDF Document English … on doors, windows, stairs and railings can expose you and your family to health risks. Before you begin renovations, … These tips will help protect you and your family’s health during renovations. Depending on the difficulty of the work …
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… Bacterial vaginosis (BV) Last updated February 1, 2014 HealthLink BC File number 08g Sexually Transmitted … any symptoms or you may notice a change in the fluid from your vagina, such as some watery discharge. The fluid may … help prevent the spread of many STIs, including HIV, during vaginal, anal and oral sex. Condoms are less …
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… defoliators in B.C.’s forests Last updated August 28, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 90b Download PDF Document English … to airborne Douglas-fir tussock moth hairs and shed skins during large-scale infestations have caused allergic … by health care providers. If you feel concerned, speak to your health care provider. If you wish to avoid contact with …
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… Spongy moth spraying Last updated August 28, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 90a Download PDF Document English … airborne spongy moth hairs, silken threads and shed skins during large-scale infestations has caused allergic … by health care providers. If you feel concerned, speak to your health care provider. If you wish to avoid contact with …
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… Clean-up after a flood Last updated September 23, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 20 Download PDF Document English … has been arranged. If a public water supply system serves your home, you will be notified if, and when, your water is … Asbestos: When Should I Worry . How can I protect myself during the clean-up? Wear appropriate protective equipment …
