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… to the virus. The vaccines are approved by Health Canada. For more information, visit Immunize BC: How vaccines work . … against COVID-19. It is important to keep a record of all immunizations received. What are the benefits of the … of Reye syndrome. For information on Reye syndrome, visit HealthLinkBC File #84 Reye syndrome . It is important to …
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… B vaccine is provided free as part of your child’s routine immunizations. Call your health care provider to make an … pertussis, polio, and Haemophilus influenzae type b. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #105 Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, …
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… I quit smoking? There are many reasons to quit smoking. For many people, these include: Improve your health and … faster and have fewer complications after surgery In this HealthLinkBC file, smoking and tobacco use refers to the use … to stick to your quit plan and help you through rough patches. The website and online community provide …
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… contact with someone with untreated TB disease of the lungs for a long period of time and needs to breathe in TB germs … or awake. For more information about TB skin testing, visit HealthLinkBC File #51d Tuberculosis (TB) skin test . The TST … a lab to test for TB bacteria. For more information, visit HealthLinkBC File #51b Sputum collection for tuberculosis …
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… contaminants can cause infections and allergic symptoms. For more information, visit HealthLinkBC File #65b Indoor air quality: Mould and other … even with the windows closed. For more information, visit: HealthLinkBC File #65c Indoor air quality: Combustion …
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… in the skin, such as scrapes, cold sores, insect bites or patches of eczema. What are the symptoms? A child with … infection. Children with impetigo will have little discomfort other than occasional itching. In rare cases, the … easily by hand-to-hand contact. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #85 Hand washing: Help stop the spread of …
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… to your health care provider about which method is right for you. Does hormonal contraception affect my other … Thickening the cervical mucus, which makes it difficult for the sperm to enter the uterus Thinning the lining of the … information about sexually transmitted infections, visit HealthLinkBC File #08o Preventing Sexually Transmitted …
Health features
… Extreme heat Extreme heat emergency Public weather alerts for British Columbia Medications and heat Hot car warning … visit: Heat-related illness in infants and young children (HealthLinkBC File #35c) Heat rash Heat syncope (Fainting) Heat-related illness (HealthLinkBC File #35) Prickly heat rash Safety for infants …
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… from my well safe to drink? There are 2 categories of wells for drinking water: those that service drinking water supply … such as agriculture or farming. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #05a Nitrate in well water . Metals Since … bones and teeth in children. For more information see HealthLinkBC File #28 Water Fluoridation Facts . If you live …
Health topics
… take to keep your baby safe. Creating a safe environment for your baby It’s important to create a safe space for your … 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 …
