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… Spongy moth spraying Last updated August 28, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 90a Download PDF Document English … Forests website: www.gov.bc.ca/spongymoth . Are there any health concerns? Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency evaluates …
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… Pertussis (whooping cough) Last updated October 1, 2014 HealthLink BC File number 15c Download PDF Document English … information about pertussis vaccines see the following: HealthLinkBC File #18c Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis (Tdap) … someone who has the pertussis bacteria can also put you at risk. Pertussis can be spread to others during the early …
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… Hepatitis B virus infection Last updated March 1, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 25e Download PDF Document English … each year due to B.C.’s routine infant, school-age and high-risk adult immunization programs. Most chronic (long term) … razors, toothbrushes, dental floss, nail files or other personal care items or medical devices that could have tiny …
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… Travel immunizations for adults Last updated April 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 41c Travel Series Download PDF … make sure to discuss your travel plans with a public health unit, a travel clinic or your health care provider at … animal. Vaccination is recommended for travellers at risk of exposure to rabies. This includes visitors staying …
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… Giardia infection Last updated March 4, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 10 Download PDF Document English … in settings such as child care centers. The risk is greatest for young children who are not yet … and treated? If you think you have giardiasis, see your health care provider for testing, advice and treatment. You …
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… Rabies Last updated September 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 07a Download PDF Document English … chance of any type of infection Seek medical care from your health care provider or local public health unit right away After exposure to a rabies virus, it …
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… Hearing loss in adults Last updated March 13, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 71c Download PDF Document English … Anyone who experiences these symptoms should visit a health care provider immediately. What should I do if I … instrument practitioner can advise you on. What are the risks associated with hearing loss on older adults? When …
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… Childhood vaccines are safe Last updated January 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File number 50c Child Immunization Series … on time. The vaccines are free. Call your local public health unit or health care provider to make an appointment. … Yes. The danger from the disease is much greater than the risk of a side effect from the vaccine. Health officials …
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… other biological contaminants Last updated October 29, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 65b Download PDF Document English … spread by releasing tiny spores into the air. What are some health problems caused by moulds and other biological … are small enough to be inhaled and some can cause health problems. Moulds, for example, can cause allergic …
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… Genital herpes Last updated May 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 08d Sexually Transmitted … have a history of herpes, it is important to inform your health care provider. There are steps that can be taken to … genital herpes before they become pregnant are at very low risk of passing it to their infant. How do I find out if I …
