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… experience for your child Last updated August 1, 2012 HealthLink BC File number 50e Child Immunization Series … or shots may cause some pain. These tips can lead to a more positive immunization experience for both you and your … can be given safely. Sitting upright helps children feel more secure and in control. Ask the health care provider for …
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… Genital herpes Last updated May 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 08d Sexually Transmitted … that it’s caused by HSV. Symptoms may include one or more sores that look like water blisters, cuts or broken … urination, body aches, feeling tired and unwell. This is more common with a primary outbreak. When the blisters …
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… care for your infant and toddler Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 19 Download PDF Document English … appear – 10 in the top jaw and 10 in the bottom jaw. For more information about when teeth come in, visit CDA Dental … contains fluoride, call your local public health unit. For more information on water fluoridation, see HealthLinkBC …
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… emergency response volunteers Last updated August 14, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 103b Download PDF Document English … in difficult situations. At the same time, you may have more stress coping with your own personal response to an … on volunteers during and after an emergency can place more stress or burden on those affected in your community. …
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… of rodents (rats and mice) Last updated January 31, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 37 Download PDF Document English … Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Although there are more than 20 types of rodents in British Columbia, only 3 … the wild deer mouse. HPS has not been associated with the more common indoor mice. For more information visit …
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… zoo and open farm visits Last updated January 1, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 61b Download PDF Document English … animals such as chicks, ducklings, calves and lambs are more likely to carry germs compared to older animals. What … child and make sure they wash their hands properly. For more information on hand washing, see HealthLinkBC File #85 …
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… Myths and facts Last updated September 16, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 12c Influenza (Flu) Series … virus causes a respiratory illness that tends to be more severe than these viruses, and is more likely to cause complications. Myths and facts about …
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… E. coli infection Last updated February 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 02 Download PDF Document English … is why ground meat and mechanically tenderized meat are more likely to cause illness than whole cuts of meat. E. … disease? If you have diarrhea and/or bloody diarrhea for more than a few days, you should see a health care provider. …
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… Disinfecting drinking water Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 49b Download PDF Document English … water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. For more information If you have questions about your drinking … health officer or your local health authority. For more information, see the following HealthLinkBC Files: …
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… with Weakened Immune Systems Last updated January 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 56 Download PDF Document English … major concern for people with weakened immune systems. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #48 Cryptosporidium … where water is used but not boiled, such as cold soups. For more information For more information, including the level …
