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Drinking water chlorination facts

… viruses and parasites (pathogens) that cause water-borne infections. Some water-borne infections can cause severe illness and even death. Water … protect public health. For more information on water-borne infections, see HealthLinkBC File #49a Water-borne …

Reye syndrome

Tuberculosis TB skin test

… a health care practitioner read your test. People with TB infections usually respond with a raised, firm reaction at …

Rotavirus vaccine Rotarix®

HIV testing in pregnancy

… your risk of getting HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs), speak to your health care provider. How … Tested: https://smartsexresource.com/sexually-transmitted-infections/sti-basics/symptoms-testing/#when-to-test You can …

Hormonal contraception and using other medications at the same time

… method that protects you against sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Some anti-seizure medications and other … health nurse. For information about sexually transmitted infections, visit HealthLinkBC File #08o Preventing Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) . For information about PharmaCare …

Babys first foods

… nut and seed butters Offer new textures as your baby gets older. Around 8 to 12 months of age, your baby will be able … drink? Continue to offer human milk until 2 years of age or older. Solid foods can be offered before or after human …

Lead paint and hazards

… absorb and retain more lead into their bodies compared to adults. For pregnant women, even low levels of lead can … paint chip sample to a certified laboratory. A licensed contractor, who has the proper x-ray equipment to detect lead … Children are more sensitive to the effects of lead than adults. Children and women who are pregnant or trying to …

Your child and play from birth to 3 years

… in a carrier or stroller for more than an hour. As they get older, babies like to play and move around outdoors. To … with other children Cooperative play – As your child gets older, usually around age 3, they will start to play with …

Tick bites and disease

… travelled outside of the province, and it is likely they contracted the disease in B.C. Not all ticks carry the bacteria …