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… Arsenic in drinking water Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 49c Download PDF Document English … arsenic can have serious short term and long-term health effects. How does arsenic get into drinking water? … How do I know if there is arsenic in my drinking water? Public drinking water systems are monitored regularly. In …
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… of immunizing your child Last updated January 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File number 50b Child Immunization Series … vaccines on time. The vaccines are free. Call your local public health unit or health care provider to make an appointment. …
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… tobacco smoke and vapour Last updated August 7, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 30a Download PDF Document English … or within 6 meters of a doorway, window or air intake of a public building or workplace. Work vehicles are considered … additional rules that make parks, playgrounds and other public places smoke and vape-free or have smoke-free buffer …
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… abuse of older adults Last updated February 24, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 93d Elder Abuse Prevention Series … for proper housing, good nutrition, medication and healthy activities. How can abuse and neglect be prevented? … from Elder Abuse or Neglect visit www.gov.bc.ca/elderabuse Public Guardian and Trustee at 604 660-4444 or visit …
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… Traveller's diarrhea Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 41e Travel Series Download PDF … traveller’s diarrhea. The following tips can help you stay healthy while travelling. Do: Eat foods that are well cooked … If diarrhea is severe or does not improve after 24 hours, start drinking beverages that will replace the electrolytes …
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… for babies to cry more and for longer periods of time starting at about 2 weeks of age and continuing until about … resistant to soothing and can cry for hours but are still healthy. For more information visit www.dontshake.ca and … Parent groups Your child's health care provider Your public health nurse You can also call 8-1-1 to speak with a …
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… constipation with diet: adults Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 68l Nutrition Series Download PDF … File #68h Fibre and Your Health. Nutrition Series Heart Healthy Eating for People with High Cholesterol (#68a) Healthy Eating to Lower High Blood Pressure (#68b) Iron and …
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… Rabies Last updated September 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 07a Download PDF Document English … Seek medical care from your health care provider or local public health unit right away After exposure to a rabies … It typically takes from 3 to 8 weeks before rabies symptoms start in humans but can be much longer. If you wait until …
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… about influenza (the flu) Last updated September 16, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 12b Influenza (Flu) Series … or weakened immune systems are at much greater risk. Healthy pregnant women in the second half of their pregnancy … the virus from about 1 day before to 5 days after symptoms start. Young children may be able to spread the virus for a …
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… Lead in drinking water Last updated November 14, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 49e Download PDF Document English … periods. For more information about the guidelines, visit Health Canada – Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water … They also provide advice to water suppliers and the public on reducing lead ingestion. Some water suppliers take …
