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… Prenatal ultrasound Last updated August 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 116 Download PDF Document English … that have an isolated ultrasound “marker” are completely healthy and well. Ultrasound cannot detect all prenatal … normal ultrasound does not guarantee a completely healthy pregnancy or baby. In addition to offering prenatal …
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… Pubic lice Last updated February 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 08h Sexually Transmitted … eyes. For more information about treatment, speak with your health care provider. Your sexual partner will need to be … they have shared your clothes, bed or towels. Contact a health care provider if the lice do not go away after the …
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… Toxoplasmosis Last updated March 18, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 43 Download PDF Document English … Most infected people do not show any symptoms. A healthy person’s immune system usually prevents the parasite …
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… blood spot card screening Last updated October 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 67 Download PDF Document English … blood can be used to get important information about their health. A newborn baby can look healthy but have a rare and serious disorder that you and …
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… The pregnant traveller Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 41g Travel Series Download PDF … are pregnant and want to travel, you should speak with your health care provider to discuss your travel plans and … about what you eat and drink. For tips on how to stay healthy while travelling, visit HealthLinkBC File #41e …
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… Well water testing Last updated June 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 05b Download PDF Document English … drinking water supply systems under permit by the local health authority (2 or more connections) and private wells … levels can have a negative impact on the development of healthy bones and teeth in children. For more information …
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… Hepatitis B virus infection Last updated March 1, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 25e Download PDF Document English … I do if I have been exposed to hepatitis B virus? See your health care provider as soon as possible. If you have not … is called an acute HBV infection. Less than 5 percent of healthy adults will develop chronic HBV infection. Most …
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… (parvovirus infection) Last updated October 29, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 54 Download PDF Document English … Wash your hands often. For more information, please visit HealthLinkBC File #85 Hand washing: Help stop the spread of … who has fifth disease. What is the treatment? For generally healthy people, home treatment is usually the only care …
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… (Flesh-Eating Disease) Last updated February 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 60 Download PDF Document English … 1 in 4 people infected with it. Necrotizing fasciitis may start from an infection in a minor cut or bruise. It may … bacteria are found on the skin or in the nose and throat of healthy people. Many people carry these bacteria but don’t …
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… babies 6 to 12 months old Last updated September 18, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 69h Child Nutrition Series … baby may only eat around 2 to 3 tablespoons of food a day. Start by offering one to 2 teaspoons at a time. As their … This can help your baby learn food skills, develop healthy eating patterns and be more likely to try and enjoy …
