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… population during extreme heat Last updated June 27, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 35a Heat-related Series Download … or had a baby within the past 6 weeks may be at a higher risk, especially if they do not have access to a cool indoor … or bath or try a sponge or foot bath. You can also use a personal spray bottle with cool water Try using a cold pack …
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… Malaria prevention Last updated December 28, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 41f Travel Series Download PDF … coma and even death. Areas of the world where malaria is a risk include Africa, South East Asia, South Asia, the Middle … travel At least 4 weeks before you travel, speak with your health care provider or visit a travel health clinic. Ask …
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… against hepatitis B at birth Last updated February 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 25d Download PDF Document English … more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the hepatitis B vaccine? The … at birth if their mother has hepatitis B, or is at high risk of hepatitis B infection. A baby who has a household …
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… safe adult care facilities Last updated March 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 100b Download PDF Document English … involves: Following policies and procedures that reduce the risk of accidental exposures to foods that cause allergic … if they are cooked. If in doubt, include the resident’s health care provider when developing the resident’s care …
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… Hepatitis B infant vaccine Last updated September 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 25c Download PDF Document English … more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the hepatitis B vaccine? The … dose 4 months 3rd dose 6 months Some babies are at greater risk of being infected with hepatitis B virus and need to be …
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… Safe sleeping for babies Last updated October 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 107 Download PDF Document English … a safe sleeping environment for your baby will reduce the risk of injuries and sleep related infant death, including … practice for many families due to cultural traditions or personal preference. Some families will end up bedsharing …
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… Typhoid vaccine Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 41j Travel Series Download PDF … effective). However, it is also very important to have good personal hygiene and to take food and drink precautions … to be exposed to contaminated food and water in these high risk areas. If you are travelling to low risk areas, …
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… E. coli infection Last updated February 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 02 Download PDF Document English … E. coli is present in the intestines and feces of many healthy animals including cattle, goats, sheep, deer and … another person. How do I avoid getting sick? To reduce the risk of E. coli infection: Refrigerate or freeze meat as …
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… Pinkeye (conjunctivitis) Last updated May 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 82 Download PDF Document English … irritants; however the information provided in this HealthLinkBC File is about pinkeye from an infection. What … is usually a mild infection that is not a serious threat to health. It will often clear up by itself in 7 to 10 days. …
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… Travelling with children Last updated April 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 41d Travel Series Download PDF … Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Children are at higher risk of getting sick from travel to tropical and developing … bacteria that causes traveller’s diarrhea. Following good personal hygiene (cleaning) practices and being careful …
