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… in the community fall each year. Falls are the leading cause of injury-related deaths and hospitalizations for adults … delirium, interactions or side effects of medications, alcohol use, poor nutrition, dehydration or lack of sleep … HealthLinkBC File #68j Healthy eating and healthy aging for …
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… health nurse or a lactation consultant. You can also call HealthLinkBC at 8-1-1 to speak with a registered nurse or … the label Never dilute the formula with extra water Never use formula from a container with dents, bulges or other … babies born at full term, which is 37 weeks or more of pregnancy, can be fed any type of store-bought formula: …
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… visits Care for toddlers' colds and coughs Acetaminophen use in young children Ibuprofen use in young children Healthy eating and physical activity … a child's teeth Dental care for your infant and toddler (HealthLinkBC File #19) Dental care and teething for toddler …
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… the eyeball and the inside of the eyelid. It is usually caused by a virus or bacteria, and can spread easily to other … irritants; however the information provided in this HealthLinkBC File is about pinkeye from an infection. What … times daily. For more information on hand washing, see HealthLinkBC File #85 Hand washing: Help stop the spread of …
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… vision? Babies can see at birth, but they have to learn to use their eyes. They have to learn how to focus, track … concerns. For More Information For more information, see: HealthLinkBC File #11 Ultraviolet Radiation HealthLinkBC File #53b Elementary School Age Children and …
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… Immigrants from countries where hepatitis A is common Household or close contacts of adopted children from areas … of Reye Syndrome. For information on Reye Syndrome, see HealthLinkBC File #84 Reye Syndrome . It is important to … For more information on mature minor consent see HealthLinkBC File #119 The Infants Act, Mature Minor Consent …
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… polysaccharide or conjugate vaccines. The conjugate vaccine used in B.C. provides longer lasting protection against … care provider. For more information on Reye Syndrome, see HealthLinkBC File #84 Reye syndrome . It is important to … For more information on mature minor consent, see HealthLinkBC File #119 The infants act, mature minor consent …
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… What is fifth disease? Fifth disease is an infection caused by a virus called parvovirus B19. It’s an infection of … Wash your hands often. For more information, please visit HealthLinkBC File #85 Hand washing: Help stop the spread of … For more information on Reye syndrome, please visit HealthLinkBC File #84 Reye syndrome . Prevent scratching by …
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… sexual orientation and gender identity Teen relationship abuse Developing life skills Resources to help your teen … transition into middle school or junior high Teens and alcohol and substance use Helping your teen make safe, healthy decisions about alcohol and substance use can reduce their risk of harm. …
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… such as condoms, dental dam barriers and lubricant Alcohol and some prescription and illegal drugs can … (ECPs) or copper IUD (intrauterine device) can prevent pregnancy. These should be started as soon as possible. For … For more information about emergency contraception, see HealthLinkBC File #91b Emergency contraception (EC) Condoms …
