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… Head lice Last updated September 9, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 06 Download PDF Document English … comb. You must check the entire head After each stroke, wipe the comb on a paper towel and check for lice … or nursing people or other individuals. Speak to your health care provider or pharmacist to find out which is best …
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… about influenza (the flu) Last updated September 16, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 12b Influenza (Flu) Series … infants and very young children, people who have lung or heart diseases, certain chronic health conditions or weakened immune systems are at much greater …
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… tobacco and nicotine products Last updated March 12, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 30b Download PDF Document English … may damage your lung function and increase your risk of heart disease and cancer. Most vapes contain nicotine and … Cancers of the throat, sinus and stomach Heart disease, stroke and high blood pressure Dental diseases, including …
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… Roseola Last updated March 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 83 Download PDF Document English … appears after the fever has ended. In most other childhood illnesses, the fever and the rash happen at the same time. … children have these symptoms. When should my child see a health care provider? You cannot be sure your child has …
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… Children and adults Last updated August 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 99 Download PDF Document English … temperature. For more information on hand washing, see HealthLinkBC File #85 Hand washing: Help stop the spread of … for Kids at https://caringforkids.cps.ca/handouts/health-conditions-and-treatments/fever_and_temperature_taking . The …
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… Seniors' falls can be prevented Last updated July 31, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 78 Download PDF Document English … poor balance and poor posture One or more chronic and acute illnesses: for example, osteoporosis, the effects of a stroke, Parkinson’s disease, arthritis, heart disease, incontinence or acute infection Changes in …
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… Childhood vaccines are safe Last updated January 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File number 50c Child Immunization Series … diabetes, sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), or other illnesses. These studies are posted at the Institute of … is the pertussis (whooping cough) vaccine. The ‘whole cell’ vaccine used before 1997 contained about 3,000 …
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… illness include: Irritability Thirst or dry mouth Fast heart rate even when resting Feeling generally unwell Heavy … nausea in pregnancy Most mild/moderate heat-related illnesses, sometimes called heat exhaustion, can be treated … have lower blood pressure during early pregnancy. Warm conditions bring blood to the skin to get rid of excess …
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… and outdoor air pollution Last updated December 12, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 65e Download PDF Document English … and amounts of pollutants released into the air Weather conditions, such as wind, temperature, humidity and rainfall … impacts include: Worsening symptoms of pre-existing lung or heart conditions Increased health care use such as emergency …
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… in British Columbia Last updated November 14, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 49a Download PDF Document English … are waterborne infections? Waterborne infections are any illnesses caused by drinking water contaminated with certain … of an outbreak are difficult to identify. Most types of illnesses spread by water can also be spread by food, or …
