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… Typhoid vaccine Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 41j Travel Series Download PDF … working in some countries. It is important to talk to your health care provider, or visit a travel clinic at least 6 to … caused by typhoid bacteria. The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. Typhoid vaccine will give you some protection …
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… Healthy snacks for adults Last updated October 30, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 68i Nutrition Series Download PDF … between meals Provide important nutrients Support good health Snacking is different for everyone. Snack size, types …
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… Immune Globulin Last updated March 1, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 63 Download PDF Document English … of thrombosis (blood clots) within 24 hours of injection, especially when large volumes are given. The risk of … jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes). Some people, especially young children, may not have any symptoms. Even if …
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… Iron in Foods Last updated March 25, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 68d Nutrition Series Download PDF … all parts of your body. Babies and children need iron for healthy growth and development, including brain development. … list the amount of iron in milligrams. For more information HealthLinkBC File #68c Iron and Your Health Iron content of …
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… Rubella Last updated November 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 14d Download PDF Document English … you have fever and a rash and think you may have rubella, especially if you have been in contact with someone with … have rubella, you can help prevent spreading it to others, especially pregnant women, by: Staying at home for 7 days …
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… Protecting against infection Last updated November 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File number 97 Download PDF Document English … exposure to blood or body fluids and your test results. The health care provider may also try to determine whether the … hepatitis B and C. In case of possible exposure to HIV, the health care provider may start you on a course of antiviral …
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… Mumps Last updated August 30, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 14c Download PDF Document English … muscles, headache and swelling of the salivary glands, especially the parotid glands that are at the side of the … I think I have mumps? If you have swollen salivary glands, especially if you have been in contact with a person with …
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… Pinkeye (conjunctivitis) Last updated May 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 82 Download PDF Document English … irritants; however the information provided in this HealthLinkBC File is about pinkeye from an infection. What … Pus or thick discharge can make the eyelids sticky, especially when you sleep. A cloth dipped in warm water and …
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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 … the baby in one position during sleep. If your baby has a health condition that requires a different position for …
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… Yersiniosis Last updated March 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 77 Download PDF Document English … when cutting boards or utensils are used to cut raw meat, especially pork. If these are not properly cleaned and … carry and spread Yersinia bacteria. It is easy for people, especially young children, to get infected by putting their …
