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… papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines Last updated January 15, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 101b Sexually Transmitted … (HPV2) and Gardasil®9 (HPV9). The vaccines are approved by Health Canada, with HPV9 approved for use in both sexes, and … not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye syndrome. For more information on Reye …
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… of people who use substances Last updated December 1, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 102b Download PDF Document English … What is harm reduction? Harm reduction is a public health approach to substance use to support the health and … second-hand tobacco smoke and vapour HealthLinkBC File #30b Risks of alternative tobacco and nicotine products …
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… HIV and HIV tests Last updated June 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 08m Sexually Transmitted … by: having vaginal or anal sex without using a condom (the risk increases if either person has another sexually … living with HIV) exposure in the work environment (e.g., health care providers or emergency responders) sharing …
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… Cryptosporidium infection Last updated February 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 48 Download PDF Document English … and poor hygiene, such as child care centers. The risk is greatest for young children who are not yet toilet … usually last for 1 to 2 weeks in people who are otherwise healthy. In some cases, symptoms can return after you have …
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… to food: Children and teens Last updated March 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 100a Download PDF Document English … a food as harmful. Some children with food allergy are at risk of having a severe allergic reaction. A severe allergic … is at risk of a severe allergic reaction, ask your child’s health care provider. Children and teens at risk of a severe …
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… for family caregivers Last updated September 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 93b Elder Abuse Prevention Series … activities, finances such as banking or paying bills, or personal care such as bathing and dressing. They may take on … crime or a situation that puts an older adult at immediate risk, call the police or 9-1-1 right away. Advise that you …
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… Tick bites and disease Last updated June 1, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 01 Download PDF Document English … get someone else to remove the tick for you or see a health care provider to remove it. Be sure to check for … been out in an area where ticks can live. When to see a health care provider to remove the tick See your health care …
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… inflammatory disease (PID) Last updated September 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 08c Sexually Transmitted … PID. To find out if you have PID, you must be examined by a health care provider and have lab tests done. How is it … (IV) antibiotic treatment. You should return to your health care provider 3 to 7 days after starting treatment if …
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… on drinking water quality Last updated January 12, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 49f Download PDF Document English … wildfire smoke. For more information on wildfire and your health, read HealthLinkBC: Wildfires and your health . How … in B.C. When good practices are followed, there is little risk to human health and the environment. Most fire …
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… Febrile seizures (fever seizures) Last updated May 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 112 Download PDF Document English … mean that they will develop epilepsy. Children at higher risk of developing epilepsy include those who have: A family … under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For more information on Reye syndrome, …
