Search Results

177 results found
HealthLinkBC files
… normal. Listeriosis can also be transferred to a developing baby during pregnancy or to a newborn baby during delivery. Who is at risk of infection? Most …
HealthLinkBC files
… healthy fats more often than buying packaged, ready-made meals, snacks and desserts. Many packaged products that are …
HealthLinkBC files
HealthLinkBC files
… by mouth (orally). A booster dose may be required every 3 months. Please note that this vaccine needs to be … take orally at home. A booster dose may be required every 6 months. The vaccine will start offering protection about 1 … *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care …
HealthLinkBC files
… Some of these infections can also affect your developing baby. If you are pregnant and want to travel, you should … in the event you require medical care or deliver your baby early. Many policies do not automatically cover … more severe in pregnancy. It can also pose a risk to your baby, especially if the diarrhea is caused by a more serious …
HealthLinkBC files
… a different food and clean all eating surfaces well after meals and snacks How can I prepare my child for school or …
HealthLinkBC files
… of sexual assault Newborns and infants less than 12 months of age whose mothers have hepatitis B Newborns whose … *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care … After the virus enters your body, it usually takes 2 to 3 months to develop symptoms. Symptoms of hepatitis B may …
HealthLinkBC files
… the hepatitis A vaccine. This includes children less than 6 months of age and some people with weakened immune systems. … or those planning to become pregnant  •Infants less than 12 months of age  •Those with a weakened immune system Ig works … *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care …
HealthLinkBC files
… prevents leaving solids in the tank during the cold winter months Do not scrub a septic tank clean. Leave a small … of straw or strips of rigid Styrofoam board during winter months. Insulate the septic tank and pipe connection from … the system not working for long periods during cold winter months Do not allow large livestock to graze on the …
HealthLinkBC files
… researchers and lab employees. Adults and children 9 months of age and older can receive the vaccine, which is … *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care … with your health care provider. Children less than 9 months of age People 60 years of age and older People with a …