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… Insect repellents and DEET Last updated April 1, 2015 HealthLink BC File number 96 Download PDF Document English … used to keep biting insects, such as mosquitoes, away from your skin and clothing. Some repellents are also helpful … /pesticides-pest-management/public/protecting-your-health-environment/public-registry.html#ppid Image … Insect repellents …
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… Reye syndrome Last updated October 13, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 84 Download PDF Document English … in children 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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… Hearing loss in children Last updated October 26, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 71a Download PDF Document English … Spanish Document Vietnamese Hearing is important for your child’s social and emotional growth. The ability to … hearing by having them wear hearing protection in noisy environments such as at fireworks and sporting events, and by …
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… Grade 9 immunizations in B.C. Last updated June 22, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 50g Child Immunization Series … other health measure. Vaccines are the best way to protect your child against many diseases and their complications. When you get your child immunized, you help protect others as well. The …
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… Campylobacter infection Last updated August 1, 2020 HealthLink BC File number 58 Download PDF Document English … with the food products you buy, and know how to prepare your food safely. Handle and prepare all raw poultry and … bacteria More ways to reduce the risk of infection: Wash your hands with soap and warm running water at a sink and …
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… Pertussis (whooping cough) Last updated October 1, 2014 HealthLink BC File number 15c Download PDF Document English … as diphtheria, polio and tetanus and are free as part of your child’s routine immunizations. A pertussis vaccine is … with antibiotics. If taken during the early stages of your illness, the antibiotics help reduce the spread of …
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… Q fever Last updated October 4, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 79 Download PDF Document English … aborts their offspring. You can also get sick from touching your face after touching contaminated animal tissue or … or shows, careful cleaning is recommended. This includes your hands, footwear, vehicles and transport trailers This …
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… Toxoplasmosis Last updated March 18, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 43 Download PDF Document English … ways for people to get toxoplasmosis include: Touching your hands to your mouth after cleaning a cat's litter box … the feces themselves may remain infectious in the environment for over a year. Indoor cats that have never hunted …
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… Facts about chickenpox Last updated November 1, 2012 HealthLink BC File number 44a Download PDF Document English … for a person to get sick after exposure to the virus. If your child is exposed to chickenpox, watch for signs of the … If you have been exposed to the chickenpox virus, your treatment will depend on your age, personal health, and …
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… Measles Last updated December 1, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 14b Download PDF Document English … or traveled to an area with a measles outbreak, have yourself examined by a health care provider. It is best to … the clinic at a time when the waiting room is empty. Bring your immunization record with you. A physical examination, …
