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… If you are going to be travelling, make sure to discuss your travel plans with a public health unit, a travel clinic … one-time booster against polio. For more information, visit HealthLinkBC File #13 Polio vaccine (IPV) . Hepatitis A … visitors staying one month or longer in areas with a high risk of rabies. Examples include parts of Latin …
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… blood-borne viruses before being used to make HBIg. Several steps are included when preparing HBIg to inactivate and … who inject drugs or are sex trade workers Depending on your immunization history, you may receive a dose of … with your health care provider. For more information, visit HealthLinkBC File #25a Hepatitis B vaccine . What are the …
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… and odorless, you cannot tell if you have nitrate in your well water unless you test for it. Nitrate is more … lung or blood conditions What are the health risks of high nitrate levels? Exposure to high levels of nitrate … For more information on preparing infant formula, see HealthLinkBC File #69b Feeding your baby formula: Safely …
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… Spanish Document Vietnamese Before you travel When planning your trip, think of ways to stay healthy while travelling. … on the label. Use a lip balm with an SPF of 30 or higher. Apply repellent 15 to 30 minutes after sunscreen. … and sand For more information on sun safety please visit HealthLinkBC File #26 Sun safety for children Safe sex …
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… is important to inform your health care provider. There are steps that can be taken to help prevent the virus being … weakened immune system (e.g., chemotherapy, HIV) A healthy lifestyle, such as a good diet, getting enough sleep and … and how you can reduce your chance of getting an STI see HealthLinkBC File #08o Preventing sexually transmitted …
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… can cause death if not treated. If you are not sure whether your child is at risk of a severe allergic reaction, ask … of the allergic reaction and can save your child’s life. Steps for treating a severe allergic reaction Use the … https://foodallergycanada.ca Why Risk It? www.whyriskit.ca/ HealthLinkBC File #100c Allergy safe child care facilities …
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… control or constipation. To confirm that you have HTLV-1, your health care provider may send you for a blood test. How … you should not breastfeed. Otherwise, breastfeeding is highly recommended. For more information on breastfeeding, see HealthLinkBC File #70 Breastfeeding or chestfeeding . How …
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… There are ways to reduce the risks, such as by making your home smoke-free. How harmful is second-hand tobacco … second-hand smoke harm babies and children? Children are at higher risk of getting sick from second-hand smoke because … Death Syndrome (SIDS). For more information, please visit HealthLinkBC File #46 Sleep related infant death Children …
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… antibodies taken from human blood. Antibodies are proteins your immune system makes to fight germs, such as viruses or … blood-borne viruses before being used to make Ig. Several steps are included when preparing Ig to inactivate and … A vaccine, you do not need Ig. For more information, go to HealthLinkBC File #33 Hepatitis A Vaccine . How can I …
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… be prevented with immunization. Getting immunized protects your health and prevents the spread of disease between you … on the recommended routine immunizations, see the HealthLinkBC Files listed below: HealthLinkBC File #12d Inactivated …
