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… this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment Related Information Check Your Symptoms … be just one small patch. Or it may be two or three small patches that cover a small area. Most of the body? Rash is … be just one small patch. Or it may be two or three small patches that cover a small area. Most of the body? Rash is …
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… December 12, 2024 Overview Knowing how to plan meals, shop for healthy foods, and prepare foods are important food … food budgeting, local food programs, and financial supports for those with special dietary needs. Meal planning Find … making healthy meals and snacks: Healthy snacks for adults (HealthLinkBC File #68i) Lunches to go Quick tips: Making …
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… of drinking during pregnancy? There are a number of risks for you and your developing baby if you drink alcohol when … in these areas. For more information on FASD, see HealthLinkBC File #38e Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder . How … the HealthLink BC Services and Resources Directory at www.healthlinkbc.ca/find or call 8-1-1 . When you call the …
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… being used at the same time Genetics and many other factors For more information on pregnancy and alcohol use, visit HealthLinkBC File #38d Pregnancy and alcohol use . An … the HealthLink BC Services and Resources Directory at www.healthlinkbc.ca/find or call 8-1-1 . When you call the …
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… items with someone who is colonized or has an SA infection. For those who might be carrying MRSA, regular washing … items such as towels, washcloths, razors, clothing, or uniforms that may have had contact with a contaminated wound or … or uniforms. For more information on hand washing, see HealthLinkBC File #85 Hand washing: Help stop the spread of …
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… after biting birds infected with the virus. It is possible for people, horses and other animals to become infected if … symptoms generally last about 1 week, but they can last for several weeks or months. In less than 1 per cent of … use. For more information about insect repellents, see HealthLinkBC File #96 Insect repellents and DEET Wear …
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… Spanish Document Vietnamese Water suppliers are responsible for providing drinking water that meets the Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality for lead. However, under … not a concern. For more information about lead paint, see HealthLinkBC File #31 Lead Paint and Hazards . How can lead …
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… Hearing tests for infants and children Last updated October 1, 2022 … hearing loss (approximately 1 out of every 400 births). For babies who need special care at birth, about 1 in 50 is … For information on hearing loss in children, see HealthLinkBC File #71a Hearing Loss in Children , contact …
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… may lead to serious illness. Who is most at risk? For most healthy people, C. diff is not a health risk. Those … are found in feces. The spores can live outside your body for weeks or months. They may be found on items you touch … skin breakdown. For more information on hand washing, see HealthLinkBC File #85 Hand washing: Help stop the spread of …
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… Root Planing and Scaling for Gum Disease On this page: Treatment Overview What To … is one of the most effective ways to treat gum disease before it becomes severe. Root planing and scaling cleans … dentists and dental hygienists will use an ultrasonic tool for the planing and scaling. This tool is not as …