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… Immune Globulin Last updated March 1, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 63 Download PDF Document English … system makes to fight germs, such as viruses or bacteria. Health Canada has approved Ig. Is immune globulin safe? Yes. … who received Ig. Who should get immune globulin? Your health care provider may give you Ig after exposure to …
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… Rubella Last updated November 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 14d Download PDF Document English … need protection against rubella. For more information, see: HealthLinkBC File #14a Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine HealthLinkBC File #14e Measles, mumps, rubella and varicella …
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… Impetigo Last updated March 16, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 81 Download PDF Document English … or your child has these symptoms, discuss them with your health care provider. Is impetigo serious? Impetigo is … easily by hand-to-hand contact. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #85 Hand washing: Help stop the spread of …
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… information for seniors Last updated August 14, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 103a Download PDF Document English … shared emergency plan. Tell your support network about any health conditions or medications. Show them how to use … important names and numbers of family members, friends, health care providers and caregivers Additional items: …
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… in infants and young children Last updated June 27, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 35c Heat-related Series Download … normal summer day. Extreme heat can be harmful to anyone's health, but infants (0-1 year) and young children (1-5 … child is showing signs of heat-related illness? Contact a health care provider if your infant or young child shows …
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… HTLV-1 Virus Last updated February 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 34 Download PDF Document English … who have the virus will not get symptoms or develop any health problems. About 1 in 20 people who get infected with … or constipation. To confirm that you have HTLV-1, your health care provider may send you for a blood test. How is …
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… Indoor air quality Last updated October 30, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 65a Download PDF Document English … and allergic symptoms. For more information, visit HealthLinkBC File #65b Indoor air quality: Mould and other … even with the windows closed. For more information, visit: HealthLinkBC File #65c Indoor air quality: Combustion …
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… Disinfecting drinking water Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 49b Download PDF Document English … kills or removes pathogens from drinking water, reducing health risks. You can disinfect water by adding chemicals, … but only for short periods of time. There are potential health concerns (thyroid problems or iodine sensitivity) …
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… Grade 6 immunizations in B.C. Last updated June 22, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 50f Child Immunization Series … more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. Vaccines are the best way to protect your … in B.C., see the B.C. Immunization Schedules at www.healthlinkbc.ca/bc-immunizationschedules . It is important …
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… Reye syndrome Last updated October 13, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 84 Download PDF Document English … under 6 months of age without first talking to your health care provider. Always use the dosage indicated in the product instructions or as recommended by your health care provider. What are the symptoms of reye …
