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… Quitting smoking Last updated June 25, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 30c Download PDF Document English … Be a positive role model for friends and family Be more confident and in control of your own life Have an … information and motivational support to guide your quit. Features include: Creating a personalized online quit plan …
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… Healthy Eating and Healthy Aging for Adults Last updated … and diabetes Healthy eating is about the foods you eat and more. It’s about preparing and enjoying food with others, … and full. Being mindful can help you make healthier choices more often. What foods should I eat? Healthy eating patterns …
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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 … Rinse hands well for 10 seconds under warm running water Dry hands completely with paper towels. Do not dry hands on …
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… Bacterial vaginosis (BV) Last updated February 1, 2014 HealthLink BC File number 08g Sexually Transmitted … to a grey colour or have a fish-like odour. While BV is more common in women who are sexually active, it can occur … if you are exposed to an STI while you have BV, you are more likely to be infected by that STI. How do I know if I …
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… Childhood vaccines are safe Last updated January 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File number 50c Child Immunization Series … Yes No I know vaccines are so safe that my baby can get more than one vaccine at a time. Yes No I know every batch … A better immunization experience for your child (#50e) Grade 6 immunizations in B.C. (#50f) Grade 9 immunizations …
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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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… Urethritis Last updated February 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 08b Sexually Transmitted … chlamydia or herpes simplex virus. These cases are seen more in young, sexually active men. Other organisms that are … that may involve the urethra can cause urethritis. For more information about gonorrhea and chlamydia, see …
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… long-term care in an emergency Last updated August 24, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 103c Download PDF Document English … emergency kit with food, water and some basic supplies For more information Some local health authorities provide … For more information on emergency preparedness, visit PreparedBC …
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… inflammatory disease (PID) Last updated September 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 08c Sexually Transmitted … is most often caused by STIs. Factors that make getting PID more likely include having: Unprotected sex with someone … and/or odour of fluid from the vagina Having to urinate more often Pain or burning feeling when urinating Lower back …
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… Molluscum contagiosum Last updated June 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 08i Sexually Transmitted … sexually transmitted infection (STI). The infection can be more severe among people with a weaker immune system. … chances of passing infections on to your partner(s). The more partners you have, the more likely you are to be …
