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… Hand, foot and mouth disease Last updated July 29, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 64 Download PDF Document English … better. For more information on hand washing, please visit HealthLinkBC File #85 Hand washing: Help stop the spread of … Tylenol®) or ibuprofen (for example Advil®). Ask your health care provider for the correct dose to use, or read …
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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 … they should make efforts to create and maintain a safe environment for children with food allergy. Maintaining an … 9-1-1 or local emergency number and how to communicate the health concern Each child’s allergy and how to help the …
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… Listeriosis Last updated July 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 75 Download PDF Document English … monocytogenes . These bacteria are often found in the environment, particularly in soil, vegetation, and the feces of … who have symptoms of listeriosis should speak to their health care provider, especially if they are at increased …
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… is in the vaccines and why Last updated February 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 50d Child Immunization Series … more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is in childhood vaccines? Vaccines are … Children are naturally exposed to aluminum in the environment. Aluminum is found in the air, food and water. It …
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… Salmonellosis Last updated June 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 17 Download PDF Document English … come into contact with infected animals or contaminated environments. Salmonella can be found in a wide variety of … to submit a fecal or stool sample (bowel movement). Your health care provider may prescribe antibiotics if you have a …
