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… Treating opioid overdose Last updated November 1, 2020 HealthLink BC File number 118 Download PDF Document English … and death. Why is opioid overdose an important public health issue? The number of opioid overdoses per year in … in B.C. at community pharmacies through First Nations Health Benefits. What is involved in THN training? Training …
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… and pools: Safe water quality Last updated August 1, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 27b Download PDF Document English … Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Health concerns of hot tubs and pools Hot tubs and pools can … in hot tubs and pools, contact your local environmental health office, or your local pool and hot tub service …
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… immune system and vaccines Last updated January 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File number 50a Child Immunization Series … on time. The vaccines are free. Call your local public health unit or health care provider to make an appointment. Check what you …
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… Hearing loss in children Last updated October 26, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 71a Download PDF Document English … Vietnamese Hearing is important for your child’s social and emotional growth. The ability to hear well also supports … had a normal hearing test before. Contact your local public health hearing clinic or your family health care provider to …
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… to 3 Year old child eat well Last updated November 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 69d Child Nutrition Series … also help shape positive attitudes towards food and eating. Healthy eating is about more than just what we eat. It’s … nutritious foods from an early age to help them develop healthy habits for life. Give your child foods with …
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… Clean-up after a flood Last updated September 23, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 20 Download PDF Document English … Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What are the health hazards after a flood? Anyone who has had a flood at … tests to show the water is safe. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #05b Well Water Testing . If the water in …
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… Healthy snacks for adults Last updated October 30, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 68i Nutrition Series Download PDF … hungry, not out of habit or when you’re bored, stressed, emotional or tired Eat slowly and without distractions. Put …
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… tests for infants and children Last updated October 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 71b Download PDF Document English … also plays an important role in a child’s social and emotional development. It is important to recognize the … not receive a hearing screening, contact your local public health unit. The screening test is very safe and it will not …
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… long-term care in an emergency Last updated August 24, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 103c Download PDF Document English … family members cared for in a long-term care facility? B.C. health authorities are required to have emergency preparedness plans for all health care and long-term care facilities. In an emergency, …
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… experience for your child Last updated August 1, 2012 HealthLink BC File number 50e Child Immunization Series … hurt, or sting" You can say "You need the vaccine to stay healthy. The medicine will be put in your arm with a needle. … on where to apply numbing creams or patches, ask your health care provider. Tip #2: Comfort your child at the …
