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… is a virus that attacks the liver. There are different viruses that cause hepatitis and how it is transmitted vary … A: Fulminant Hepatitis Hepatitis A Hepatitis A Vaccine (HealthLinkBC File #33) Immunize BC: Hepatitis A Protect … B Immune Globulin - Injection Hepatitis B Immune Globulin (HealthLinkBC File #25b) Hepatitis B Infant Vaccine …
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… head as little as possible. You may want to take an anti-nausea medication for the symptoms Wear loose clothing and … shoes Drink plenty of water and/or juice and avoid alcohol and drinks with caffeine to avoid dehydration Eat … and sand For more information on sun safety please visit HealthLinkBC File #26 Sun safety for children Safe sex …
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… on the routine pneumococcal vaccine for children, see HealthLinkBC File #62a Pneumococcal conjugate (PCV 13) … makes it hard to clear fluids from the mouth or throat An alcohol use disorder Experiencing homelessness People who use …
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… and Stings and Spider Bites Insect Repellents and DEET (HealthLinkBC File #96) Tick Bites and Disease (HealthLinkBC File #01) Toxic Reaction to Insect or Spider … may trigger allergic reactions. These allergens may also cause asthma attacks. Learn about seasonal allergies, …
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… the activity you are doing and where you are going. Always use well-marked trails when hiking and stay on them to avoid … in killing Giardia or Cryptosporidium parasites. Also see HealthLinkBC File #49b Disinfecting Drinking Water , HealthLinkBC File #10 Giardia Infection and HealthLinkBC …
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… This may lead to financial abuse. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #93d Financial Abuse of Older Adults . … the amount you eat, or the amount of tea, coffee or alcohol you drink Visiting your health care provider more … on abuse and older adults, see the following HealthLinkBC Files: HealthLinkBC File #93a Preventing Abuse and Neglect …
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… can become infected with bacteria, parasites, fungi and viruses from spoiled food, other infected animals, the … 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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… is insect repellent? Insect repellent is a spray or liquid used to keep biting insects, such as mosquitoes, away from … the virus. For more information on West Nile Virus, see HealthLinkBC File #88 West Nile virus . What is DEET? DEET … use against them. For more information on tick bites, see HealthLinkBC File #01 Tick bites and disease . Is DEET safe? …
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… protect against serious diseases, however they can also cause discomfort. One way to reduce the discomfort from … known as numbing creams or patches. The information in this HealthLinkBC File shows you where to put numbing creams and … to reduce your child’s discomfort during immunization, see HealthLinkBC File #50e A Better Immunization Experience for …
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… updated January 7, 2025 Injuries are one of the leading causes of emergency room visits for all age groups. Yet, many … To learn more, see: Seniors' falls can be prevented (HealthLinkBC File #78) Preventing falls in older adults … check all lanes of traffic Do not drive while impaired by alcohol, other drugs or medications. For more information, …
