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… long-term care in an emergency Last updated August 24, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 103c Download PDF Document English … family members cared for in a long-term care facility? B.C. health authorities are required to have emergency … or cold weather Do they have behaviours that put them at risk of harm, such as wandering? If they are a wanderer, how …
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… Heat-related illness Last updated June 6, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 35 Heat-related Series Download … heat-related illness? Too much heat can be harmful to your health. Heat-related illness is the result of your body … heat stroke) Seizures Unconsciousness/coma Who is at higher risk of heat-related illness? Some people are at increased …
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… Hepatitis A vaccine Last updated July 17, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 33 Download PDF Document English … more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the hepatitis A vaccine? The … of age. The vaccine is also provided free to people at high risk of infection or severe illness, including those who: …
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… (parvovirus infection) Last updated October 29, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 54 Download PDF Document English … Fifth disease is usually mild. However, some people are at risk of serious complications if they become infected, … Wash your hands often. For more information, please visit HealthLinkBC File #85 Hand washing: Help stop the spread of …
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… and varicella (MMRV) vaccine Last updated June 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 14e Download PDF Document English … more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the MMRV vaccine? The MMRV vaccine … about 1 in 1,000, is much higher than from the vaccine. The risks of serious reactions following MMRV vaccine have not …
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… Head lice Last updated September 9, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 06 Download PDF Document English … head lice. Having head lice does not mean a person has poor personal hygiene or lives in an unclean environment. Head … or nursing people or other individuals. Speak to your health care provider or pharmacist to find out which is best …
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… COVID-19 mRNA vaccines Last updated October 10, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 124a Download PDF Document English … more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What are COVID-19 mRNA vaccines? The … vaccines are especially important for those at increased risk of infection or severe disease, including: People 65 …
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… Traveller's diarrhea Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 41e Travel Series Download PDF … The travel destination and type of travel are the greatest risk factors for traveller's diarrhea. Depending on the … bacteria that causes traveller’s diarrhea. Following good personal hygiene (cleaning) practices and being careful …
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… Yellow fever vaccine Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 41i Travel Series Download PDF … in some countries. Discuss your travel plans with a public health unit, a travel clinic, or your health care provider … not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to …
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… Mumps Last updated August 30, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 14c Download PDF Document English … need protection against mumps. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #14a Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) Vaccine … or kissing someone who has the virus can also put you at risk. What are the symptoms? Symptoms may include fever, …
