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… Birth control (also called contraception) can help prevent pregnancy. There are many types of birth control available. … that are passed by skin-to-skin contact. Birth control use should be consistent to ensure the best outcome. Even … contraception and using other medications at the same time (HealthLinkBC File #91a) Barrier methods of birth control If …
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… increased risk for pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). See HealthLinkBC File #08c Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) for … and other serious side effects commonly occur if you drink alcohol within 12 hours before, during and 24 to 72 hours … are the best types of condoms to use to help prevent pregnancy and STIs. (Lambskin and sheepskin condoms can help …
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… can contain different organisms, including bacteria, viruses and parasites, which can cause disease. These organisms … water you drink has not been disinfected, please refer to HealthLinkBC File #49b Disinfecting Drinking Water . How can … your drinking water, see the following HealthLinkBC Files: HealthLinkBC File #49a Water-borne Infections in …
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… Death Syndrome (SIDS). For more information on SIDS, see HealthLinkBC File #46 Sleep Related Infant Death . … to make every sleep as safe as possible for your baby. See HealthLinkBC File #107 Safe Sleeping For Babies and Safer … about child development, see the following HealthLinkBC Files: HealthLinkBC File #92a Your Child and Play From Birth …
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… 9. For more information about these immunizations, see: HealthLinkBC File #15a Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis, polio (Tdap-IPV) vaccine HealthLinkBC File #15b Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, … in the clinic for 15 minutes after getting any vaccine because there is an extremely rare possibility, less than 1 in a …
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… flood ready Seniors as Emergency Response Volunteers (HealthLinkBC File #103b ) During a flood Evacuation … during a flood Seniors as Emergency Response Volunteers (HealthLinkBC File #103b ) Floodwaters can quickly wash out … the transition easier and safer. Clean-up After a Flood (HealthLinkBC File #20) Government of British Columbia: …
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… E. coli infection is a type of diarrheal illness caused by bacteria called Escherichia coli . It affects the … For more information about food safety, see the following HealthLinkBC Files: HealthLinkBC File #03 Pasteurized and raw milk …
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… more than 20 types of rodents in British Columbia, only 3 cause common domestic or farmyard problems. This includes the: … the more common indoor mice. For more information visit HealthLinkBC File #36 Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome .Ticks … spread diseases. For more information on tick bites, visit HealthLinkBC File #01 Tick bites and disease . Is it easy to …
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… outdoors in the cold for toddlers Sun safety for children (HealthlinkBC File # 26) Preventing injuries and illnesses … Help stop the spread of germs (HealthLink BC File #85) Abuse and neglect Child abuse has lasting effects and comes in … Best Chance handbook offers general information about pregnancy and parenting, with a focus on ensuring the health …
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… B and polio. For more information, see the following HealthLinkBC Files: HealthLinkBC File #105 Diphtheria, Tetanus, … vaccine. There is no need to delay getting immunized because of a cold or other mild illness. If you have any …
