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… Manganese in drinking water Last updated April 30, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 49g Download PDF Document English … it may affect the colour or appearance of the water. For more information on the updated guideline, visit Goverrnment … and have concerns about your health, talk to your health care provider. What can I do to remove manganese from my …
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… Febrile seizures (fever seizures) Last updated May 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 112 Download PDF Document English … However, they can be as short as a few seconds or last for more than 15 minutes. How serious is a febrile seizure? A … under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For more information on Reye syndrome, see …
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… Measles Last updated December 1, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 14b Download PDF Document English … and to others that need protection against measles. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #14a Measles, mumps, … with a measles outbreak, have yourself examined by a health care provider. It is best to call ahead so that you can be …
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… Mumps Last updated August 30, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 14c Download PDF Document English … a common childhood disease before immunization. It is now more common in young adults. Mumps can cause encephalitis, … vaccine are recommended for protection. Contact your health care provider to find out if you need to be immunized.People …
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… spills in residential settings Last updated May 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 125 Download PDF Document English … and break the mercury up into smaller droplets, creating more vapour DO NOT walk around in contaminated shoes or … for instructions on disposing of the bag What healthcare precautions should I take to protect myself and my …
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… your 1 to 3 year old child Last updated November 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 69e Child Nutrition Series … at about the same time each day. This will help them build healthy habits and meet their energy and nutrient needs. … split pea or bean soup served with whole grain crackers For more meal and snack ideas, see Canada’s food guide recipe …
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… vaccines are a safe and effective way to help people stay healthy, prevent illness and even save lives. The influenza … virus causes a respiratory illness that tends to be more severe than these viruses, and is more likely to cause … such as pneumonia. Influenza can lead to serious illness in seniors 65 years and older and in other high risk groups. …
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… for Tuberculosis (TB) Last updated October 30, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 51c Download PDF Document English … through Provincial TB Services and public health units. For more information, visit HealthLinkBC File #51a Tuberculosis … contact with others Take your medicines as directed, eat healthy foods and get plenty of rest Wear a mask that covers …
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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 … cravings, and can reduce the urge to smoke. See your health care provider or local pharmacist to discuss if these are a …
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… papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines Last updated January 15, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 101b Sexually Transmitted … Males who are street-involved Contact your health care provider to get immunized. Unless mentioned above, the … under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye syndrome. For more information on Reye syndrome, see HealthLinkBC File #84 …
