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… for Tuberculosis (TB) Last updated October 30, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 51c Download PDF Document English … person to person (TB disease in the lungs or throat), your health care provider may ask you to stay in home isolation. … and people with weak immune systems are at the highest risk of getting sick. What is Tuberculosis (TB)? TB is a …
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… Well water testing Last updated June 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 05b Download PDF Document English … drinking water supply systems under permit by the local health authority (2 or more connections) and private wells … are found in small quantities that are little or no risk to human health. For example, low levels of fluoride …
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… blood spot card screening Last updated October 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 67 Download PDF Document English … blood can be used to get important information about their health. A newborn baby can look healthy but have a rare and … weight gain. Treatment can help with growth and reduce the risk of lung infections. Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA): SMA …
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… Emergency contraception (EC) Last updated September 1, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 91b Download PDF Document English … It is inserted into your uterus (via your vagina) by your health care provider. When inserted within 7 days of … pregnant, ECPs will not interrupt the pregnancy or pose a risk to the fetus. Copper IUD Side effects of an IUD can …
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… for family caregivers Last updated September 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 93b Elder Abuse Prevention Series … Abuse and neglect in later life can affect a person’s health, happiness, safety and financial security. Older … crime or a situation that puts an older adult at immediate risk, call the police or 9-1-1 right away. Advise that you …
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… on drinking water quality Last updated January 12, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 49f Download PDF Document English … wildfire smoke. For more information on wildfire and your health, read HealthLinkBC: Wildfires and your health . How … in B.C. When good practices are followed, there is little risk to human health and the environment. Most fire …
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… Indoor air quality Last updated October 30, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 65a Download PDF Document English … and allergic symptoms. For more information, visit HealthLinkBC File #65b Indoor air quality: Mould and other … older homes or buildings. Asbestos does not cause a health risk unless it is frayed or crumbling and releasing fibers …
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… formula: Before you start Last updated October 30, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 69a Child Nutrition Series … have questions about what to feed your baby, contact your health care provider, a public health nurse or a lactation … formula, prepare it carefully. Some babies have a higher risk of getting sick from powdered infant formula. This …
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… Genital herpes Last updated May 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 08d Sexually Transmitted … have a history of herpes, it is important to inform your health care provider. There are steps that can be taken to … genital herpes before they become pregnant are at very low risk of passing it to their infant. How do I find out if I …
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… Time for bed Last updated April 29, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 92e Child Development Series … a safe sleeping environment for your baby will reduce the risk of injuries and sleep related infant death, including … Death Syndrome (SIDS). For more information on SIDS, see HealthLinkBC File #46 Sleep Related Infant Death . …
