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… Yersiniosis Last updated March 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 77 Download PDF Document English … and animals may carry the bacteria and still look and feel healthy. Lakes and streams can also be contaminated by these … If you have severe cramps or severe diarrhea, see your health care provider. How can I prevent yersiniosis? Always …
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… Impetigo Last updated March 16, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 81 Download PDF Document English … or your child has these symptoms, discuss them with your health care provider. Is impetigo serious? Impetigo is … easily by hand-to-hand contact. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #85 Hand washing: Help stop the spread of …
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… information for seniors Last updated August 14, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 103a Download PDF Document English … shared emergency plan. Tell your support network about any health conditions or medications. Show them how to use … important names and numbers of family members, friends, health care providers and caregivers Additional items: …
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… Drinking water chlorination facts Last updated June 14, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 49d Download PDF Document English … chlorine disinfectants to drinking water to protect public health. For more information on water-borne infections, see … chlorination method for well water, see Ministry of Environment - Water Well Disinfection Emergencies or natural …
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… Hepatitis B virus infection Last updated March 1, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 25e Download PDF Document English … I do if I have been exposed to hepatitis B virus? See your health care provider as soon as possible. If you have not … exposure. How can I tell if I have HBV infection? Your health care provider can order blood tests to see if you …
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… in infants and young children Last updated June 27, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 35c Heat-related Series Download … especially if they do not have access to a cool indoor environment. Heat can build up indoors when the outdoor … ranges to initiate recommended response actions. Environment and Climate Change Canada issue the alerts and you …
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… Safe sleeping for babies Last updated October 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 107 Download PDF Document English … can sleep safely is important. Creating a safe sleeping environment for your baby will reduce the risk of injuries and … For more information on sleep related infant death, see HealthLinkBC File #46 Sleep related infant death . Share …
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… Travel immunizations for adults Last updated April 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 41c Travel Series Download PDF … make sure to discuss your travel plans with a public health unit, a travel clinic or your health care provider at least 6 to 8 weeks before you …
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… Swimmer's itch Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 52 Download PDF Document English … more information on swimmer’s itch, see the Ministry of Environment’s brochure at www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/environment/air-land-water/water/water-quality . … Swimmers itch …
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… HTLV-1 Virus Last updated February 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 34 Download PDF Document English … who have the virus will not get symptoms or develop any health problems. About 1 in 20 people who get infected with … or constipation. To confirm that you have HTLV-1, your health care provider may send you for a blood test. How is …
