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… Genital herpes Last updated May 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 08d Sexually Transmitted … have a history of herpes, it is important to inform your health care provider. There are steps that can be taken to … generally done when there are sores present. Visit your health care provider as soon as possible after the sores …
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… Heat-related illness Last updated June 6, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 35 Heat-related Series Download … and return to its normal temperature. Being in a hot environment can make your body temperature go up. Examples of hot environments include the inside of a car or a tent on a hot …
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… Indoor air quality Last updated October 30, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 65a Download PDF Document English … and allergic symptoms. For more information, visit HealthLinkBC File #65b Indoor air quality: Mould and other … uidelines%20and%20Forms/Guidelines%20and%20Manuals/Health-Environment/BCCDC_WildFire_FactSheet_PortableAirCleaners.pdf …
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… Syphilis Last updated February 15, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 08e Sexually Transmitted … more than 1 year How to get tested for syphilis Visit your health care provider to get any syphilis symptoms, like sore(s) or rashes, tested. Your health care provider may give you a referral for lab work to …
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… Disinfecting drinking water Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 49b Download PDF Document English … kills or removes pathogens from drinking water, reducing health risks. You can disinfect water by adding chemicals, … questions about your drinking water, contact your local environmental health officer or your local health authority. …
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… Insect repellents and DEET Last updated April 1, 2015 HealthLink BC File number 96 Download PDF Document English … the virus. For more information on West Nile Virus, see HealthLinkBC File #88 West Nile virus . What is DEET? DEET … /pesticides-pest-management/public/protecting-your-health-environment/public-registry.html#ppid Image … Insect repellents …
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… Grade 6 immunizations in B.C. Last updated June 22, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 50f Child Immunization Series … more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. Vaccines are the best way to protect your … in B.C., see the B.C. Immunization Schedules at www.healthlinkbc.ca/bc-immunizationschedules . It is important …
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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 product instructions or as recommended by your health care provider. What are the symptoms of reye …
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… Pertussis (whooping cough) Last updated October 1, 2014 HealthLink BC File number 15c Download PDF Document English … information about pertussis vaccines see the following: HealthLinkBC File #18c Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis (Tdap) vaccine HealthLinkBC File #105 Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, …
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… Hearing loss in children Last updated October 26, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 71a Download PDF Document English … had a normal hearing test before. Contact your local public health hearing clinic or your family health care provider to … hearing by having them wear hearing protection in noisy environments such as at fireworks and sporting events, and by …
