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… organisms (CPO) Last updated March 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 120 Download PDF Document English … CPO are usually a low risk and rarely cause an infection in healthy people. If they spread from the gut to other parts … are my chances of getting infected with CPO? If you are healthy your chances of becoming sick with CPO are low. You …
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… age children and their vision Last updated January 12, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 53b Download PDF Document English … and their symptoms? Your child should see your family health care provider or eye doctor if you notice any of … more information on vision screening, contact your local public health unit. To find an optometrist in your area, …
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… Hepatitis C virus Last updated November 1, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 40a Download PDF Document English … cured of HCV. If you have chronic HCV, you should see your health care provider regularly. During these visits, you may … HCV, you receive these vaccines for free from your local public health unit or health care provider. For more …
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… children and their vision Last updated January 11, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 53a Download PDF Document English … should I watch for? Your child should see your family health care provider or eye doctor if you notice any of … For information on vision screening, contact your local public health unit. To find an optometrist in your area, …
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… Group A streptococcal infections Last updated March 1, 2013 HealthLink BC File number 106 Download PDF Document English … What are the symptoms of GAS infections? Strep throat starts suddenly with a high fever, headache, swollen red … are often found in the nose and throat and on the skin of healthy people. When a person infected with GAS breathes, …
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… Insect repellents and DEET Last updated April 1, 2015 HealthLink BC File number 96 Download PDF Document English … the virus. For more information on West Nile Virus, see HealthLinkBC File #88 West Nile virus . What is DEET? DEET … Health Canada: Pesticide Public Registry …
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… for family caregivers Last updated September 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 93b Elder Abuse Prevention Series … Abuse and neglect in later life can affect a person’s health, happiness, safety and financial security. Older … for help with burnout and stress from caregiving Public Guardian and Trustee at 604 660-4444 or visit …
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… Facts about chickenpox Last updated November 1, 2012 HealthLink BC File number 44a Download PDF Document English … age, personal health, and severity of the illness. Most healthy children will only need to stay at home and rest. … exposed to, or get, chickenpox. Prevention methods must be started as soon as possible to reduce the illness, and the …
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… mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine Last updated May 2, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 14a Download PDF Document English … more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the MMR vaccine? The MMR vaccine … You can get a measles containing vaccine from public health units or community health centres , nursing …
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… on drinking water quality Last updated January 12, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 49f Download PDF Document English … wildfire smoke. For more information on wildfire and your health, read HealthLinkBC: Wildfires and your health . How … information on the current wildfire situation in B.C., see Public Safety & Emergency Services – Wildfire service at …
