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Preventing Water-Borne Infections For People with Weakened Immune Systems

… with Weakened Immune Systems Last updated January 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 56 Download PDF Document English … water you drink has not been disinfected, please refer to HealthLinkBC File #49b Disinfecting Drinking Water . How can … with weakened immune systems. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #48 Cryptosporidium Infection . If the …
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Seniors as emergency response volunteers

… emergency response volunteers Last updated August 14, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 103b Download PDF Document English … This is the time to keep track of your physical and mental health. Seek support and advice from your supervisor if you …
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Hand washing Help stop the spread of germs

… Help stop the spread of germs Last updated June 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 85 Download PDF Document English … Wash your hands often to keep yourself and others healthy. Hand washing is the most important thing you can do … lenses Wash your hands after you: Change a diaper Take care of a sick child Wipe your child’s nose or blow your …
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Necrotizing Fasciitis Flesh-Eating Disease

… (Flesh-Eating Disease) Last updated February 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 60 Download PDF Document English … bacteria are found on the skin or in the nose and throat of healthy people. Many people carry these bacteria but don’t … very severe pain at the site of a wound. Always take good care of minor cuts to reduce the chance of the tissues under …
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Childhood vaccines What is in the vaccines and why

… is in the vaccines and why Last updated February 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 50d Child Immunization Series … more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is in childhood vaccines? Vaccines are … . For more information on childhood immunization, see: HealthLinkBC File #50a Your Baby’s Immune System and …
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Safety for infants and young children during extreme heat

… children during extreme heat Last updated June 27, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 35b Heat-related Series Download … normal summer day. Extreme heat can be harmful to anyone's health, but infants (0-1 year) and young children (1-5 … Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). For more information, visit: HealthLinkBC File #46 Sleep related infant death . BC’s heat …