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… Sun safety for children Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 26 Download PDF Document English … reapply every couple of hours, after swimming, or following active play time. Swimmers and those who sweat heavily …
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… tobacco and nicotine products Last updated March 12, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 30b Download PDF Document English … wrapped in leaves and tied with strings Hookah. This is a form of water pipe used to smoke tobacco or tobacco-free … Cancers of the throat, sinus and stomach Heart disease, stroke and high blood pressure Dental diseases, including …
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… C conjugate (Men-C) vaccine Last updated July 14, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 23a Download PDF Document English … 12 months The vaccine may also be given to people: Born before 2002 who are 24 years of age and under who did not get … (e.g. Tylenol®) or ibuprofen* (e.g. Advil®) can be given for fever or soreness. ASA (e.g. Aspirin®) should not be …
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… Shingles vaccine Last updated July 31, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 111 Download PDF Document English … should get the shingles vaccine? Shingrix® is recommended for adults 50 years of age and older. This includes if you: … In some people who have had chickenpox, the virus becomes active again later in life and causes shingles. About 1 out …
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… quadrivalent vaccines Last updated June 30, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 23b Download PDF Document English … cell or solid organ transplant, or those who are waiting for one Had a stem cell transplant Been in close contact … in B.C. The vaccine is recommended, but not provided free, for the following people: Laboratory workers routinely …
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… Meningococcal b (Men-b) vaccine Last updated July 14, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 23c Download PDF Document English … routine immunization schedule in B.C. However, a vaccine for meningococcal C disease is routinely provided to infants … to students in grade 9. Both of these vaccines are provided for free. For more information see HealthLinkBC File #23a …
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… polio (Tdap-IPV) vaccine Last updated May 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 15a Download PDF Document English … to children at 4 to 6 years of age. This is a booster dose for children who were immunized against tetanus, diphtheria, … be present but these generally do not interfere with normal activity. Acetaminophen (e.g. Tylenol®) or ibuprofen (e.g. …
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… Quit or reduce vaping Last updated August 7, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 30d Download PDF Document English … People who do not smoke should avoid vaping. However, for current smokers who are not ready to quit, switching to … vaping and what motivates you to quit. It may be improved physical or mental health, saving money, or reducing stress …
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… type b (DTaP-IPV-Hib) vaccine Last updated March 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 15b Download PDF Document English … to children at 18 months of age. This is a booster dose for children who completed a 3 dose primary series of … be present but these generally do not interfere with normal activity. Acetaminophen (e.g. Tylenol®) or ibuprofen* (e.g. …
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… Dental care for your infant and toddler Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 19 Download PDF Document English … The Canadian Dental and Medical Associations and the dental professionals of British Columbia recommend fluoride for …
