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… Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 38e Download PDF Document English … Disorder (FASD) is a term used to describe a range of health and behavioural problems affecting people exposed to … alcohol level in the milk to drop. When can FASD and other effects of alcohol be diagnosed? If you are worried about …
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… Hepatitis B Vaccine Last updated March 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File number 25a Download PDF Document English … more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the hepatitis B vaccine? The … behaviour or medical condition increases the chances of exposure to that child's blood or body fluids. Staff or …
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… Disinfecting drinking water Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 49b Download PDF Document English … or removes pathogens from drinking water, reducing health risks. You can disinfect water by adding chemicals, using heat, using ultraviolet (UV) radiation, filtration or using a combination of these …
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… Mumps Last updated August 30, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 14c Download PDF Document English … get immunized. Although getting the mumps vaccine after an exposure may not prevent you from becoming ill, it will protect you against future exposures to the virus. Check your immunization record to …
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… safe adult care facilities Last updated March 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 100b Download PDF Document English … policies and procedures that reduce the risk of accidental exposures to foods that cause allergic reactions among the … surfaces well between preparing different foods Do not take risks. If you are not certain a food is safe for a resident …
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… Rubella Last updated November 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 14d Download PDF Document English … virus. In most cases, symptoms appear 14 to 17 days after exposure to the virus. What if I have been exposed to … you should get immunized to protect yourself against future exposure to the rubella virus. Contact your health care …
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… Bed bugs Last updated September 3, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 95 Download PDF Document English … on clothing, backpacks, luggage and books. Are bed bugs a health concern? A bed bug bite typically causes a red bump … individuals living in infested homes have reported mental health impacts, such as anxiety and insomnia. If you are …
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… HIV and HIV tests Last updated June 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 08m Sexually Transmitted … is not recommended for mothers living with HIV) exposure in the work environment (e.g., health care … you can take antiretroviral drugs (known as oral pre-exposure prophylaxis, or PrEP) if you don’t have HIV but are …
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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 … build up indoors when the outdoor temperatures are high. Exposure to indoor heat over 31C for long periods can be …
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… Travel immunizations for adults Last updated April 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 41c Travel Series Download PDF … make sure to discuss your travel plans with a public health unit, a travel clinic or your health care provider at … Vaccination is recommended for travellers at risk of exposure to rabies. This includes visitors staying one month …
