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… Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 38e Download PDF Document English … Disorder (FASD) is a term used to describe a range of health and behavioural problems affecting people exposed to … worried about your infant or child, speak to your health care provider. A referral can be made to have your child …
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… experience for your child Last updated August 1, 2012 HealthLink BC File number 50e Child Immunization Series … All ages: Children are very aware of the emotions of their caregivers. Although immunizations may be stressful for you, … hurt, or sting" You can say "You need the vaccine to stay healthy. The medicine will be put in your arm with a needle. …
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… enterococci (VRE) Last updated October 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 74 Download PDF Document English … found in the stomach and bowels of about 19 out of every 20 healthy people. They are also normally found in the mouth … the fact that you carry VRE to your workplace, school or daycare setting. If you have a VRE infection, your health care …
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… population during extreme heat Last updated June 27, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 35a Heat-related Series Download … normal summer day. Extreme heat can be harmful to anyone's health, but people who are pregnant or had a baby within the … cooling system, such as air-conditioning, talk to a health care provider or workplace safety officer to find out what …
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… Norovirus Last updated May 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 87 Download PDF Document English … Outbreaks of illness are common in nursing homes, daycare centres, schools, children’s camps and on cruise ships. … or oral rehydration fluids for vomiting or diarrhea. See a health care provider if diarrhea or vomiting lasts more than …
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… of onsite sewage systems Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 21 Download PDF Document English … to be properly designed and filed with the local public health authority. A typical onsite sewage system has 2 basic … or alter or repair an existing one, must follow the Public Health Act and the Sewerage System Regulation. For more …
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… of rodents (rats and mice) Last updated January 31, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 37 Download PDF Document English … the more common indoor mice. For more information visit HealthLinkBC File #36 Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome .Ticks … in the area Read and follow the directions on the label carefully Set bait in areas where there is no access to …
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… babies 6 to 12 months old Last updated September 18, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 69h Child Nutrition Series … fruits and vegetables with no added salt, sugar or sugar substitutes Protein food ideas: Iron-rich protein foods: … Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child care providers (#110b) Feeding your baby formula: Before you …
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… West Nile virus Last updated June 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 88 Download PDF Document English … cannot find a cause, or other symptoms of WNV, contact your health care provider. What is the treatment for West Nile virus? …
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… Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome Last updated September 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File number 36 Download PDF Document English … HPS can be treated. Most patients are admitted to intensive care in a hospital. Some patients may be given anti-viral … clean areas where mice have been. Contact your local public health unit before you clean up the home of someone who has …