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… Water fluoridation facts Last updated August 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 28 Download PDF Document English … drinking water prevents dental cavities and improves oral health. Fluoride is added to water in a process called water … add fluoride to their water supply. Reliable equipment and careful monitoring help maintain these fluoride levels. The …
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… Grade 9 immunizations in B.C. Last updated June 22, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 50g Child Immunization Series … more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. Vaccines are the best way to protect your … tongue or lips. If this reaction occurs, your health care provider is prepared to treat it. Emergency treatment …
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… Harm reduction for families, caregivers and friends of people who use substances Last updated December 1, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 102b Download PDF Document English … What is harm reduction? Harm reduction is a public health approach to substance use to support the health and …
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… E. coli infection Last updated February 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 02 Download PDF Document English … E. coli is present in the intestines and feces of many healthy animals including cattle, goats, sheep, deer and … diarrhea for more than a few days, you should see a health care provider. Drinking lots of fluids is important to …
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… Febrile seizures (fever seizures) Last updated May 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 112 Download PDF Document English … under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For more information on Reye syndrome, …
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… Facts about chickenpox Last updated November 1, 2012 HealthLink BC File number 44a Download PDF Document English … protection against chickenpox. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #44b Chickenpox (Varicella) Vaccine . How … chickenpox, children with the illness should not attend daycare or school until 5 days after the rash first appears or …
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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 least 6 to 8 weeks before you travel. This …
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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 … containing DEET may be considered. Talk with your health care provider about using DEET in this age group if you are …
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… information for seniors Last updated August 14, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 103a Download PDF Document English … shared emergency plan. Tell your support network about any health conditions or medications. Show them how to use … names and numbers of family members, friends, health care providers and caregivers Additional items: Personal …
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… from birth to 3 years Last updated April 29, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 92b Child Development Series … in the early months and years of life affect their health and well-being for the rest of their life. Your … about your child’s development, talk to your health care provider. From birth to 3 months, your baby: Recognizes …
