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… safety in child care facilities Last updated March 28, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 59d Download PDF Document English … food you serve. Contact a licensing officer at your local public health unit for more information. What training is available …
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… enterococci (VRE) Last updated October 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 74 Download PDF Document English … found in the stomach and bowels of about 19 out of every 20 healthy people. They are also normally found in the mouth … pose a health risk to your family, co-workers, or to the public, it is important for you to wash your hands regularly …
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… age children and their vision Last updated January 12, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 53b Download PDF Document English … and their symptoms? Your child should see your family health care provider or eye doctor if you notice any of … more information on vision screening, contact your local public health unit. To find an optometrist in your area, …
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… Hepatitis C virus Last updated November 1, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 40a Download PDF Document English … cured of HCV. If you have chronic HCV, you should see your health care provider regularly. During these visits, you may … HCV, you receive these vaccines for free from your local public health unit or health care provider. For more …
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… children and their vision Last updated January 11, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 53a Download PDF Document English … should I watch for?  Your child should see your family health care provider or eye doctor if you notice any of … For information on vision screening, contact your local public health unit. To find an optometrist in your area, …
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… Insect repellents and DEET Last updated April 1, 2015 HealthLink BC File number 96 Download PDF Document English … the virus. For more information on West Nile Virus, see HealthLinkBC File #88 West Nile virus . What is DEET? DEET … Health Canada: Pesticide Public Registry …
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… for family caregivers Last updated September 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 93b Elder Abuse Prevention Series … Abuse and neglect in later life can affect a person’s health, happiness, safety and financial security. Older … for help with burnout and stress from caregiving Public Guardian and Trustee at 604 660-4444 or visit …
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… Travelling with children Last updated April 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 41d Travel Series Download PDF … to tropical and developing countries. Speak with your health care provider or travel clinic staff for advice … some vaccines. Contact your doctor, travel clinic, or public health nurse about which vaccines your child needs …
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… Safe sleeping for babies Last updated October 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 107 Download PDF Document English … For more information on sleep related infant death, see HealthLinkBC File #46 Sleep related infant death . Share … support to stop or reduce substance use, call your local public health unit to find out about services in your area. …
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… Sleep related infant death Last updated November 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 46 Download PDF Document English … babies who spit up a lot are safer sleeping on their backs. Healthy babies will naturally swallow or cough up fluids on … breastfeeding, speak with your doctor, registered midwife, public health nurse, doula, or local breastfeeding support …