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… conjugate (PCV 13) vaccine Last updated September 10, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 62a Download PDF Document English … 6 months of age if they have any of the following medical conditions: No spleen, or a spleen that is not working … chronic hepatitis B or hepatitis C Chronic kidney, heart or lung disease An islet cell or solid organ …
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… influenza (flu) vaccine Last updated September 25, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 12a Influenza (Flu) Series … can also lead to more complications for people who have heart, lung or other health conditions. These complications can sometimes be fatal. For …
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… Healthy Eating and Healthy Aging for Adults Last updated … system Prevent chronic disease and illness Manage health conditions like high blood pressure, high cholesterol and … sodium can increase the risk of high blood pressure and heart disease. Most Canadians eat too much sodium. The main …
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… Grade 9 immunizations in B.C. Last updated June 22, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 50g Child Immunization Series … can result in severe breathing problems. It can also cause heart failure and paralysis. About 1 in 10 people who get …
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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 … damage to the liver and other organs and monitoring the heart. Most people recover completely, but Reye syndrome can …
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… Toxoplasmosis Last updated March 18, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 43 Download PDF Document English … the infection. Treatment may be required if the eyes or heart is affected or if the infection occurs in people who are pregnant, have a weak immune system or have illnesses such as HIV/AIDS or cancer. … Toxoplasmosis …
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… defoliators in B.C.’s forests Last updated August 28, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 90b Download PDF Document English … damage, there are a few species that can be harmful to the health and productivity of forests. The goal of the B.C. … and allergic-type reactions. Results show no increase in illnesses reported by health care providers. If you feel …
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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? … supplies such as lakes, streams and rivers. What are the health effects of arsenic exposure? Short to medium term …
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… Clean-up after a flood Last updated September 23, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 20 Download PDF Document English … Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What are the health hazards after a flood? Anyone who has had a flood at … tests to show the water is safe. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #05b Well Water Testing . If the water in …
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… Spongy moth spraying Last updated August 28, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 90a Download PDF Document English … Forests website: www.gov.bc.ca/spongymoth . Are there any health concerns? Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory … reactions. Results show no increase in adverse illnesses reported by health care providers. If you feel …
