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… Impetigo Last updated March 16, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 81 Download PDF Document English … or your child has these symptoms, discuss them with your health care provider. Is impetigo serious? Impetigo is … home will need to wash their hands carefully and often, especially after any physical contact. Wash clothes and …
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… Hepatitis B virus infection Last updated March 1, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 25e Download PDF Document English … I do if I have been exposed to hepatitis B virus? See your health care provider as soon as possible. If you have not … exposure. How can I tell if I have HBV infection? Your health care provider can order blood tests to see if you …
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… in infants and young children Last updated June 27, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 35c Heat-related Series Download … years) may be at a higher risk of heat-related illness, especially if they do not have access to a cool indoor … you what they are feeling or what they need. This makes it especially important to monitor them during extreme heat …
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… Safe sleeping for babies Last updated October 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 107 Download PDF Document English … For more information on sleep related infant death, see HealthLinkBC File #46 Sleep related infant death . Share … to. There are some circumstances in which bedsharing is especially risky and should be avoided. Babies who were born …
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… Travel immunizations for adults Last updated April 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 41c Travel Series Download PDF … and others may require more than 1 dose. This is especially important if you live in a rural area where … South East Asia, India and Africa. Travelling children are especially at risk due to their tendency to touch or play …
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… Swimmer's itch Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 52 Download PDF Document English … you can take: Speak with other visitors to the area, local health officers or parks representatives about the water … itch dangerous? The rash and itch can be very irritating, especially for young children, but there should not be any …
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… HTLV-1 Virus Last updated February 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 34 Download PDF Document English … who have the virus will not get symptoms or develop any health problems. About 1 in 20 people who get infected with … virus to their babies at birth or through breastfeeding, especially if they breastfeed for 6 months or more Should I …
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… Genital herpes Last updated May 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 08d Sexually Transmitted … the complications? Complications are rare, but some people especially those with weakened immune systems, such as people … have a history of herpes, it is important to inform your health care provider. There are steps that can be taken to …
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… Indoor air quality Last updated October 30, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 65a Download PDF Document English … Poor indoor air quality is caused by indoor air pollution, especially when ventilation is limited. Knowing possible … air coming indoors by keeping your home well ventilated, especially when cooking or during home renovations. Keep …
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… Insect repellents and DEET Last updated April 1, 2015 HealthLink BC File number 96 Download PDF Document English … the virus. For more information on West Nile Virus, see HealthLinkBC File #88 West Nile virus . What is DEET? DEET … use against them. For more information on tick bites, see HealthLinkBC File #01 Tick bites and disease . Is DEET safe? …
