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… For child care providers Last updated April 16, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 110b Child Nutrition Series … care to babies and young children must be aware of the risks of choking. Babies and young children are at high risk … greater risk for choking. Talk to the child's parent or a health care provider to find out what foods are safe for …
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… harm reduction: Substance use Last updated December 1, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 102a Download PDF Document English … What is harm reduction? Harm reduction is a public health approach to substance use (including alcohol, … programs. These programs increase awareness of the risks of driving under the influence of substances Outreach …
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… mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine Last updated May 2, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 14a Download PDF Document English … more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the MMR vaccine? The MMR vaccine … the measles, mumps and rubella viruses and is approved by Health Canada. It is free as part of your child's routine …
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… (varicella) vaccine Last updated September 20, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 44b Download PDF Document English … more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the chickenpox vaccine? The … The vaccine contains a weakened form of the virus. Health Canada approved the Vaccine.The chickenpox vaccine …
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… Salmonellosis Last updated June 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 17 Download PDF Document English … to submit a fecal or stool sample (bowel movement). Your health care provider may prescribe antibiotics if you have a … For more information For more information see the following HealthLinkBC Files: HealthLinkBC File #59a Food Safety: Easy …
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… and scalds in young children Last updated February 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 123 Download PDF Document English … to restore normal function Increased rates of mental health disorders such as anxiety and depression What …
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… information for seniors Last updated August 14, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 103a Download PDF Document English … shared emergency plan. Tell your support network about any health conditions or medications. Show them how to use … important names and numbers of family members, friends, health care providers and caregivers Additional items: …
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… Grade 9 immunizations in B.C. Last updated June 22, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 50g Child Immunization Series … more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. Vaccines are the best way to protect your … in B.C., see the B.C. Immunization Schedules at www.healthlinkbc.ca/bc-immunization-schedules . It is important …
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… Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Last updated October 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 73 Download PDF Document English … in the nose or on the skin of approximately 3 out of 10 healthy people. Most people do not know that they are … or uniforms. For more information on hand washing, see HealthLinkBC File #85 Hand washing: Help stop the spread of …
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… E. coli infection Last updated February 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 02 Download PDF Document English … E. coli is present in the intestines and feces of many healthy animals including cattle, goats, sheep, deer and … bloody diarrhea for more than a few days, you should see a health care provider. Drinking lots of fluids is important …
