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… diarrhea and cholera vaccine Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 41k Travel Series Download PDF … dose may be required every 6 months. The vaccine will start offering protection about 1 week after taking the last … information For a list of travel clinics in B.C., visit the Public Health Agency of Canada: …
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… of onsite sewage systems Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 21 Download PDF Document English … This needs to be properly designed and filed with the local public health authority. A typical onsite sewage system has … system, or alter or repair an existing one, must follow the Public Health Act and the Sewerage System Regulation. For …
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… Head lice Last updated September 9, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 06 Download PDF Document English … or nursing people or other individuals. Speak to your health care provider or pharmacist to find out which is best … to 10 days, even after successful treatment. Head lice have started to develop resistance to many of the chemical …
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… Molluscum contagiosum Last updated June 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 08i Sexually Transmitted … it can be found throughout the world. How is it treated? In healthy people, the bumps will usually go away on their own …
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… Travel immunizations for adults Last updated April 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 41c Travel Series Download PDF … travelling, make sure to discuss your travel plans with a public health unit, a travel clinic or your health care … consider when travelling to a particular country, visit the Public Health Agency of Canada: …
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… emergency response volunteers Last updated August 14, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 103b Download PDF Document English … This is the time to keep track of your physical and mental health. Seek support and advice from your supervisor if you … For more information For more information on becoming a Public Safety Lifeline Volunteer, visit: …
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… Quit or reduce vaping Last updated August 7, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 30d Download PDF Document English … over time, set a specific goal for yourself. Set a date to start your quit or reduction journey Plan ways to distract … or Talk Tobacco If you are trying to reduce your use, start by cutting out the vaping sessions that are hardest to …
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… Travelling with children Last updated April 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 41d Travel Series Download PDF … some vaccines. Contact your doctor, travel clinic, or public health nurse about which vaccines your child needs … It is essential to drink extra fluids as soon as diarrhea starts, and consider using an oral rehydration solution …
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… medications at the same time Last updated September 1, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 91a Download PDF Document English … bleeding during menstruation (IUDs) Other uses Talk to your health care provider about which method is right for you. … speak with your health care provider, pharmacist, or public health nurse. For information about sexually …
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… from birth to 3 years Last updated April 29, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 92b Child Development Series … nurturing, and safe parenting help ensure your child’s healthy development. Understanding child development can … needs Coos and gurgles happily when given attention Startles at noise and responds to sounds in time Stretches …