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… red rash that appears on the face, neck, arms and legs. Because of immunization, measles is now a rare disease in … and how to prevent spreading measles to others. Measles (HealthLinkBC File #14b) Measles (rubeola) Measles rash … you can receive these missing routine vaccines for free. Pregnancy Women should avoid becoming pregnant for one month …
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… liver that lasts for at least 6 months. The most common causes are hepatitis B virus, hepatitis C virus, fatty liver and alcohol-related liver disease. Over time, people with … Canada’s Food Guide https://food-guide.canada.ca/en/ HealthLinkBC File #40a Hepatitis C Virus Infection …
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… bathing, wash your hands with disinfected water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. For more information If you … health authority. For more information, see the following HealthLinkBC Files: HealthLinkBC File #05b Well Water Testing …
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… Financial abuse of older adults Last updated February 24, 2022 … and women may experience abuse or neglect differently, see HealthLinkBC File #93c Abuse and Neglect of Older Adults: … on abuse and older adults, see the following HealthLinkBC Files: HealthLinkBC File #93a Preventing Abuse and Neglect …
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… pregnant Last updated December 5, 2024 Overview Planning a pregnancy can be exciting and, if it’s your first, a little … Physical activity when planning a pregnancy Smoking, alcohol and other drug use Unborn babies are susceptible to second-hand smoke, just …
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… For more information on sleep related infant death, see HealthLinkBC File #46 Sleep related infant death . Share … is any smoking in the home, if smoking occurred during the pregnancy or if the adults in the bed are less alert due to the effects of alcohol, medications or other drugs. For families choosing …
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… items, such as toothbrushes, dental floss, razors, nail files or other items which could have tiny amounts of blood on them From a pregnant person to their baby, during pregnancy or birth What are the symptoms? Most people who … care provider. For more information See the following HealthLinkBC Files for more information: HealthLinkBC File …
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… include: Fever Diarrhea or bloody diarrhea Stomach cramps Nausea Vomiting Bloating Gas If you or your child experience … hands properly. For more information on hand washing, see HealthLinkBC File #85 Hand washing: Help stop the spread of … there be on-site supervision? Be prepared: Bring wipes or alcohol-based hand sanitizing gel or foam with you to use in …
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… illness can increase during the summer. This is because hot and humid weather can create conditions for bacteria … picnic and camping meals: Disinfecting drinking water (HealthLinkBC File #49b) Food Safety: Easy ways to make food … for travellers (HealthLinkBC File #41a) Travel during pregnancy Travel immunizations for adults (HealthLinkBC File …
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… you need and why it’s important: Fibre and your health (HealthLinkBC File #68h) Getting enough fibre Sugars Learn … how to choose healthy types: Dietary fats and your health (HealthLinkBC File #68f) Healthy eating: Cutting unhealthy … birth defects, how much you need and where to find it: Pregnancy and folic acid (folate): Preventing neural tube …
