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… Impetigo Last updated March 16, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 81 Download PDF Document English … pain, worsening redness, weakness and fever. If you or your child has these symptoms, discuss them with your health care provider. Is impetigo serious? Impetigo is …
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… abuse of older adults Last updated February 24, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 93d Elder Abuse Prevention Series … help prevent abuse and neglect, consider these tips: Set up your finances so that the bank automatically pays your bills, especially if your health changes or you need to …
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… Safe sleeping for babies Last updated October 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 107 Download PDF Document English … life, babies sleep for about 16 hours a day. Planning where your baby can sleep safely is important. Creating a safe sleeping environment for your baby will reduce the risk of injuries and …
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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 … for long periods can be dangerous. If it gets very hot in your home, plan to go somewhere cooler if possible. Why are …
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… zoo and open farm visits Last updated January 1, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 61b Download PDF Document English … Stomach cramps Nausea Vomiting Bloating Gas If you or your child experience any of these symptoms after visiting a petting zoo or open farm, see your health care provider right away. Who is most at risk of …
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… Ultraviolet radiation Last updated August 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 11 Download PDF Document English … How damaging is UV radiation? When exposed to UV radiation, your body produces and releases more melanin (a skin pigment) to absorb the UV radiation. This makes your skin darken and is a sign of skin damage. There are two …
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… Easy ways to make food safer Last updated March 10, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 59a Download PDF Document English … each year. What can I do to prevent foodborne illness? Wash your hands Wash your hands before you eat or handle any food, and after you …
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… population during extreme heat Last updated June 27, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 35a Heat-related Series Download … especially if they do not have access to a cool indoor environment. Weight normally gained during a pregnancy can make … of pregnancy related complications. If it gets very hot in your home, plan to go somewhere cooler if possible. By …
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… Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome Last updated September 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File number 36 Download PDF Document English … of breath If the disease gets worse, fluid builds up in your lungs, making it harder to breathe. In North America, … mouse, or by mouse bites. You cannot catch the disease from your domestic pet. In North America, there is no evidence …
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… diagnosed with cataract(s) Last updated July 8, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 126 Download PDF Document English … slowly and are not likely to cause a sudden change in your vision. You may not need surgery right away. A change in your glasses or the use of a magnifier and extra light may …
