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… age children and their vision Last updated January 12, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 53b Download PDF Document English … have a family history. If you know of vision problems in your family, your child's eyes should be examined by an eye doctor …
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… Toxic shock syndrome Last updated August 31, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 04 Download PDF Document English … It can quickly affect several different organs including your liver, lungs and kidneys. Since TSS develops quickly, … in TSS. SA makes several toxins and when the toxins enter your bloodstream you can have a severe reaction causing TSS. …
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… safety in child care facilities Last updated March 28, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 59d Download PDF Document English … illness. How can I prevent foodborne illness? Clean Wash your hands with warm soapy water for at least 20 seconds … label. Some dishwashers can sanitize. Check the manual of your dishwasher to find out if yours does. Separate Germs …
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… with Weakened Immune Systems Last updated January 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 56 Download PDF Document English … to take extra precautions with their drinking water. Ask your doctor or nurse practioner how weak your immune system is, and whether you need to take extra …
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… influenza (flu) vaccine Last updated September 25, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 12a Influenza (Flu) Series … website at www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/managing-your-health/immunizations/flu . The inactivated influenza … try to get the vaccine as soon as possible. This gives your body enough time, about 2 weeks, to build immunity …
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… emergency response volunteers Last updated August 14, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 103b Download PDF Document English … contact an Emergency Management BC regional office in your area: … At the same time, you may have more stress coping with your own personal response to an emergency. You may face …
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… Safety tips for swimmers Last updated February 17, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 39 Download PDF Document English … logs or big rocks can cause serious injury. Stay within your abilities Swim only where you feel comfortable. Do not … close to shore. Cold water or rough conditions may impact your swimming abilities. Never swim alone Use the “buddy …
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… gender differences Last updated February 14, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 93c Elder Abuse Prevention Series … Abuse and neglect in later life can affect a person's health, happiness and safety. Older adults can experience … effects of many years of abuse can be hard on a person's health. For older men, their first experience with abuse or …
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… safe child care facilities Last updated March 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 100c Download PDF Document English … allergy safe for my child? Give the facility a copy of your child’s Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan completed by your child’s health care provider Provide written consent …
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… Listeriosis Last updated July 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 75 Download PDF Document English … who have symptoms of listeriosis should speak to their health care provider, especially if they are at increased … of serious illness. If you are at risk, how can you protect yourself? If you are pregnant, an older adult, or have a …
