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… Spanish Document Ukrainian Document Vietnamese Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting all … and Haemophilus influenzae type b. For more information see HealthLinkBC File #105 Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, … Those who have hemophilia or receive repeated infusions of blood or blood products. Those who are HIV positive. Inmates …
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… the symptoms? Possible symptoms include: Fever Diarrhea or bloody diarrhea Stomach cramps Nausea Vomiting Bloating Gas If you or your child experience any of these symptoms after visiting a … hands properly. For more information on hand washing, see HealthLinkBC File #85 Hand washing: Help stop the spread of …
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… page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your Risk Prevention Symptoms What Happens When to Call a … ischemic attack (TIA) is an event that happens when blood flow to part of the brain is blocked or reduced , … can help. You may take medicine to prevent blood clots, lower blood pressure, lower cholesterol, and manage other …
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… water to make it safe. However, you may need to disinfect your own drinking water, or find an alternate source such as … health authority. For more information, see the following HealthLinkBC Files: HealthLinkBC File #05b Well Water Testing …
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… for food items such as vegetables, meats and seafood. Your pressure canner should come with complete instructions. … time will have to be adjusted because water boils at a lower temperature as altitude increases Once the right … food. For more information on sanitizing surfaces, see HealthLinkBC File #59a Food Safety: Easy Ways to Make Food …
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… way. Learn about the proactive steps you can take to keep your baby safe.  Creating a safe environment for your baby … in babies and young children: For child care providers (HealthLinkBC File #110b) Safe sleep Your baby’s sleep … infant death syndrome Crib safety Safe sleeping for babies (HealthLinkBC File #107) Safer sleep for my baby Sudden …
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… muscle mass, grip strength and balance, mobility problems, slower reflexes, muscle weakness, poor balance and poor … the Staying Independent Checklist (PDF, 1,502 KB) to assess your risk for falls or ask your doctor about falls risk … HealthLinkBC File #68j Healthy eating and healthy aging for …
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… infected humans. Some of these diseases can be passed from your pet to you. What diseases can I catch from my pet? Pets … information on diseases that these animals can spread, see HealthLinkBC File #61b Petting Zoo and Open Farm Visits . … For more information, see the following HealthLinkBC Files: HealthLinkBC File #07 Rabies HealthLinkBC File #10 …
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… to quit smoking. For many people, these include: Improve your health and lower your risk of smoking-caused illness, like heart and … faster and have fewer complications after surgery In this HealthLinkBC file, smoking and tobacco use refers to the use …
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… Spanish Document Vietnamese Document Tigrinya Protect your children. Get all their vaccines on time. The vaccines … . For more information on childhood immunization, see: HealthLinkBC File #50a Your Baby’s Immune System and Vaccines HealthLinkBC File #50b The Benefits of Immunizing Your Child …