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… Toxic shock syndrome Last updated August 31, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 04 Download PDF Document English … (GAS) For more information on group A Streptococcus, see HealthLinkBC File #106 Group A Streptococcal Infections . … sponge, it should be removed as soon as possible. Who is at risk of TSS? TSS from a staph infection can affect anyone; …
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… Ultraviolet radiation Last updated August 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 11 Download PDF Document English … two types of UV radiation, UVA and UVB. Both are a serious health concern as UVA and UVB radiation can affect your … degeneration), and cancer of the eyelid. Who is most at risk from UV radiation? Children who are frequently in the …
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… in infants and young children Last updated June 27, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 35c Heat-related Series Download … normal summer day. Extreme heat can be harmful to anyone's health, but infants (0-1 year) and young children (1-5 years) may be at a higher risk of heat-related illness, especially if they do not have …
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… with Weakened Immune Systems Last updated January 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 56 Download PDF Document English … Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Who is at higher risk from water-borne infections? People with very weak … water you drink has not been disinfected, please refer to HealthLinkBC File #49b Disinfecting Drinking Water . How can …
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… Breastfeeding or chestfeeding Last updated July 12, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 70 Child Nutrition Series Download … milk is good for your baby because it: Is the safest and healthiest food for babies Is easy for your baby to digest … to babies who are not breastfed or chestfed May lower the risk of sleep-related infant death Why is breastfeeding or …
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… transmitted infections (STIs) Last updated March 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 08o Sexually Transmitted … Spanish Document Vietnamese How do I know what my sexual health status is? Routine testing will tell you if you have … more likely you are to be exposed to an STI. Talk to your health care provider about getting tested for STIs, or go to …
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… Listeriosis Last updated July 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 75 Download PDF Document English … pregnancy or to a newborn baby during delivery. Who is at risk of infection? Most people exposed to Listeria do not … who have symptoms of listeriosis should speak to their health care provider, especially if they are at increased …
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… zoo and open farm visits Last updated January 1, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 61b Download PDF Document English … after visiting a petting zoo or open farm, see your health care provider right away. Who is most at risk of becoming sick? Young children, pregnant people, …
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… Children and adults Last updated August 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 99 Download PDF Document English … temperature. For more information on hand washing, see HealthLinkBC File #85 Hand washing: Help stop the spread of … thermometer only if you are comfortable doing so and a health care provider has shown you how to do it safely: …
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… Easy ways to make food safer Last updated March 10, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 59a Download PDF Document English … properly. This is called cross contamination. To reduce the risk: Separate raw meat, poultry and seafood from other … 60 years and over People with a compromised immune system Health Canada provides additional tips for those at highest …
