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… on the routine pneumococcal vaccine for children, see HealthLinkBC File #62a Pneumococcal conjugate (PCV 13) … makes it hard to clear fluids from the mouth or throat An alcohol use disorder Experiencing homelessness People who use …
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… the activity you are doing and where you are going. Always use well-marked trails when hiking and stay on them to avoid … in killing Giardia or Cryptosporidium parasites. Also see HealthLinkBC File #49b Disinfecting Drinking Water , HealthLinkBC File #10 Giardia Infection and HealthLinkBC …
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… This may lead to financial abuse. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #93d Financial Abuse of Older Adults . … the amount you eat, or the amount of tea, coffee or alcohol you drink Visiting your health care provider more … on abuse and older adults, see the following HealthLinkBC Files: HealthLinkBC File #93a Preventing Abuse and Neglect …
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… can become infected with bacteria, parasites, fungi and viruses from spoiled food, other infected animals, the … information on diseases that these animals can spread, see HealthLinkBC File #61b Petting Zoo and Open Farm Visits . … For more information, see the following HealthLinkBC Files: HealthLinkBC File #07 Rabies HealthLinkBC File #10 …
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… is insect repellent? Insect repellent is a spray or liquid used to keep biting insects, such as mosquitoes, away from … the virus. For more information on West Nile Virus, see HealthLinkBC File #88 West Nile virus . What is DEET? DEET … use against them. For more information on tick bites, see HealthLinkBC File #01 Tick bites and disease . Is DEET safe? …
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… protect against serious diseases, however they can also cause discomfort. One way to reduce the discomfort from … known as numbing creams or patches. The information in this HealthLinkBC File shows you where to put numbing creams and … to reduce your child’s discomfort during immunization, see HealthLinkBC File #50e A Better Immunization Experience for …
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… with friends or family who have air-conditioning if your house gets too hot. Plan cool activities: find play areas in … you also need to stay well hydrated; try having a cool non-alcoholic, low sugar drink during every feed in addition to … Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). For more information, visit: HealthLinkBC File #46 Sleep related infant death . BC’s heat …
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… is yersiniosis? Yersiniosis is an intestinal infection caused by bacteria called Yersinia . How is yersiniosis … For more information For more information see the following HealthLinkBC Files: HealthLinkBC File #03 Pasteurized and raw milk …
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… influenza vaccine (LAIV) is made from weakened influenza viruses. It protects against infection from influenza viruses … and are given by injection. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #12d Inactivated Influenza (Flu) Vaccine . … For more information, see the following HealthLinkBC Files: HealthLinkBC File #12a Why seniors should get the …
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… vaccine. For more information on the MMRV vaccine, see HealthLinkBC File #14e Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella … will die from the infection. Rarely, infection early in pregnancy can result in a baby being born with birth … For more information on chickenpox, see HealthLinkBC Files #44a Facts about Chickenpox . For more information on …
