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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is pertussis? Pertussis, or whooping cough, is a … 1 year of age. Each year in Canada, 1 to 3 deaths occur due to pertussis, mostly in babies less than 3 months of age … as diphtheria, polio and tetanus and are free as part of your child’s routine immunizations. A pertussis vaccine is …
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… Sun safety for children Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 26 Download PDF … umbrella if you can’t find a shady spot. If you cannot keep your child out of the sun, make sure to protect their skin … or glass corrective lenses checked for UV protection. What are other risks? Skin cancer can develop in any skin …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is cryptococcal disease? Cryptococcal disease, also … these symptoms especially for long periods of time, talk to your health care provider. Your health care provider can … suppress their immune system Have a weakened immune system due to diseases such as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), …
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… Infants Act, mature minor consent and immunization Last updated October 8, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 119 Download … Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is the Infants Act? The Infants Act explains the legal … resource like a HealthLinkBC File: Which vaccine they are due to get The benefits of getting immunized The risk of not …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is necrotizing fasciitis? Necrotizing fasciitis … touch objects contaminated with them, and then touch your eyes or mucous membranes or put your hands in your … wounds (burn, trauma, surgery) A weakened immune system due to disease or medical treatment Chronic diseases such as …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is fluoride? Fluoride is a mineral found naturally in … occurring element, high concentrations may be bad for your health. Fluoride is recommended to prevent tooth decay … removed. Some communities have stopped water fluoridation due to health concerns. However, it is important to note …
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… Home canning - How to avoid botulism Last updated February 28, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 22 … Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is botulism and how is it caused? Botulism is a serious … for food items such as vegetables, meats and seafood. Your pressure canner should come with complete instructions. …
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… concerns and their symptoms early on, you will know when your child needs to see an eye doctor. How developed is my … regardless of any concerns, between age 6 to 12 months. What signs and symptoms should I watch for? Your child … popsicle sticks or scissors Keep your child away from power tools, lawn mowers or chemicals Limit your child’s screen …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What are Group A streptococcal infections? Group A … Symptoms include fever and redness of the skin, shock due to low blood pressure, diarrhea, vomiting, and severe … body tissue or limb. The original site of infection on your body may be a minor wound or injury such as a small …
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… Arsenic in drinking water Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 49c Download … surface water supplies such as lakes, streams and rivers. What are the health effects of arsenic exposure? Short to … in drinking water over years or decades can increase your risk of developing certain cancers, including: Skin …
