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… influenza (flu) vaccine Last updated September 25, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 12a Influenza (Flu) Series … vaccines are a safe and effective way to help people stay healthy, prevent illness and even save lives. As people age, … of British Columbia’s website at www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/managing-your-health/immunizations/flu . The …
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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 …
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… Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome Last updated September 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File number 36 Download PDF Document English … clean areas where mice have been. Contact your local public health unit before you clean up the home of someone who has … some hardware and home building outlets. Your local public health unit or WorkSafe BC can provide more information …
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… Safety tips for swimmers Last updated February 17, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 39 Download PDF Document English … trouble spots in the area. Contact a local government or health unit for information on recreational water quality … body. Limit the time a child spends in a hot tub. Visit HealthLinkBC File #27a Residential hot tubs and pools: …
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… gender differences Last updated February 14, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 93c Elder Abuse Prevention Series … Abuse and neglect in later life can affect a person's health, happiness and safety. Older adults can experience … effects of many years of abuse can be hard on a person's health. For older men, their first experience with abuse or …
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… safe child care facilities Last updated March 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 100c Download PDF Document English … 9-1-1 or local emergency number and how to communicate the health concern Each child’s allergy and how to help the … Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan completed by your child’s health care provider Provide written consent for staff to …
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… Listeriosis Last updated July 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 75 Download PDF Document English … who have symptoms of listeriosis should speak to their health care provider, especially if they are at increased … For more information on food safety, see the following HealthLinkBC File: HealthLinkBC File #59a Food safety: Easy …
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… Group A streptococcal infections Last updated March 1, 2013 HealthLink BC File number 106 Download PDF Document English … bites or patches of eczema. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #81 Impetigo . Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) … tampon use in menstruating women. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #04 Toxic shock syndrome . Necrotizing …
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… Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Last updated October 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 73 Download PDF Document English … in the nose or on the skin of approximately 3 out of 10 healthy people. Most people do not know that they are … or uniforms. For more information on hand washing, see HealthLinkBC File #85 Hand washing: Help stop the spread of …
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… Norovirus Last updated May 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 87 Download PDF Document English … or oral rehydration fluids for vomiting or diarrhea. See a health care provider if diarrhea or vomiting lasts more than … of the hands for about 20 seconds. For more information see HealthLinkBC File #85 Hand washing: Help stop the spread of …
