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… immune system makes to fight germs, such as bacteria and viruses like hepatitis B. HBIg is approved by Health Canada. Is … with your health care provider. For more information, visit HealthLinkBC File #25a Hepatitis B vaccine . What are the … care provider. For more information on Reye syndrome, visit HealthLinkBC File #84 Reye syndrome . It is important to …
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… seizure, also known as a fever seizure, is a seizure caused by a fever. They can occur when your child has a fever … care provider. For more information on Reye syndrome, see HealthLinkBC File #84 Reye syndrome . What should I do if my … information For information on taking a temperature, see HealthLinkBC File #99 How to take a temperature: Children …
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… vaccine has been shown to protect against various cancers caused by HPV. Your child may be offered other vaccines if … in B.C., see the B.C. Immunization Schedules at www.healthlinkbc.ca/bc-immunizationschedules . It is important … need 3 doses of the vaccine. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #101b Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccines …
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… Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by bacteria. In women, the infection may occur in the … may include difficulty getting pregnant, ectopic or tubal pregnancy or pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). See HealthLinkBC File #08c Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) for …
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… can be present in or on the body but usually do not cause illness. Occasionally enterococci can get into open … your hands regularly using hand soap and water. Using an alcohol hand rub may help stop you from spreading VRE when … of bacteria. For more information on hand washing, see HealthLinkBC File #85 Hand washing: Help stop the spread of …
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… Why is iron important? Iron is a mineral that your body uses to make hemoglobin (pronounced “hee-muh-glow-bin”). … 14 to 18 11 mg 15 mg 19 to 49 8 mg 18 mg Over 50 8 mg 8 mg Pregnancy N/A 27 mg Breastfeeding under 19 N/A 10 mg … talk to a registered dietitian. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #69c Baby's First Foods . How can I get …
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… using ingredients that have little to no added sodium Use the Nutrition Facts table to help you choose foods lower … to Lowering Your Blood Pressure with DASH www.nhlbi.nih.gov/files/docs/public/heart/new_dash.pdf . Limit or avoid alcohol Drinking too much alcohol can raise your blood …
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… tests to show the water is safe. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #05b Well Water Testing . If the water in the well looks clear, you may be able to use it after disinfection. For information on how to disinfect your drinking water see HealthLinkBC File #49b Disinfecting Drinking Water . Should …
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… is iron important for my child? Iron is a mineral that’s used to help make red blood cells and carry oxygen to all … getting enough iron, discuss with a health care provider. HealthLinkBC File #69c Baby’s first foods HealthLinkBC File #68d Iron in foods HealthLinkBC File #110b …
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… consent" is the consent a child gives to receive or refuse health care after the child has been assessed by a … with the child using a provincial resource like a HealthLinkBC File: Which vaccine they are due to get The … forms and immunization information such as HealthLinkBC Files for immunizations given in school will be sent home. …
