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… Travel immunizations for adults Last updated April 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 41c Travel … If you are going to be travelling, make sure to discuss your travel plans with a public health unit, a travel clinic … and Africa. Travelling children are especially at risk due to their tendency to touch or play with wild or stray …
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… Ultraviolet radiation Last updated August 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 11 Download … How damaging is UV radiation? When exposed to UV radiation, your body produces and releases more melanin (a skin … . If you have sun sensitivity due to a medical condition or medication, you can develop a …
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… sexual orientation Males who are street-involved Contact your health care provider to get immunized. Unless mentioned … ® ) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye syndrome. For more information on … the clinic, call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number. Always report serious or unexpected reactions to your health …
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… Travelling with children Last updated April 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 41d Travel … travel to tropical and developing countries. Speak with your health care provider or travel clinic staff for advice … and being careful about what you eat and drink are the best ways to prevent traveller’s diarrhea. For tips on how to …
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… Water fluoridation facts Last updated August 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 28 Download … occurring element, high concentrations may be bad for your health. Fluoride is recommended to prevent tooth decay … removed. Some communities have stopped water fluoridation due to health concerns. However, it is important to note …
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… rabies vaccine prevent rabies disease, which is almost always fatal. RabIg provides immediate, short-term protection … should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be … to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For more information on Reye …
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… Financial abuse of older adults Last updated February 24, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 93d Elder … on older adults? Financial abuse hurts older adults in many ways and it seldom stops by itself. Many financial abuse … help prevent abuse and neglect, consider these tips: Set up your finances so that the bank automatically pays your …
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… be prevented with immunization. Getting immunized protects your health and prevents the spread of disease between you … and pain in the joints. Infections in the first 3 months of pregnancy can cause severe harm to a developing baby; about … known as whooping cough, is a serious infection of the airways caused by pertussis bacteria. Pertussis can cause …
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… for people with certain medical conditions. Speak with your health care provider to find out if you need a second dose and when you should get … the clinic, call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number. Always report serious or unexpected reactions to your health …
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… can also be transferred to a developing baby during pregnancy or to a newborn baby during delivery. Who is at … of serious illness. If you are at risk, how can you protect yourself? If you are pregnant, an older adult, or have a … HealthLinkBC File: HealthLinkBC File #59a Food safety: Easy ways to make food safer For more information about food …
