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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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… 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 … more: Emergency contraception Emergency contraception (EC) (HealthLinkBC File # 91b ) Stopping birth control Find out …
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… of bacteria in the vagina. The vagina normally contains harmless bacteria. BV occurs when that bacteria over-grows. … infection does not spread into the fallopian tubes and cause Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), a more serious illness. For more information on PID, see HealthLinkBC File #08c Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) . …
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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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… sexually transmitted infections (STIs). EC does not cause an abortion or miscarriage if you are already pregnant. … a prescription from a: Physician Public health nurse Pharmacy Walk-in clinic Youth clinic Sexual health clinic … For information on STIs, see HealthLinkBC File #08o Preventing Sexually Transmitted …
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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 … W strains of the disease can purchase the vaccine at most pharmacies and travel clinics. It is important to keep a … care provider. For more information on Reye Syndrome, see HealthLinkBC File #84 Reye syndrome . It is important to …
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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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… Adults who want to get the vaccine can buy it at most pharmacies and travel clinics. It is important to keep a … Headache, fatigue, muscle or joint soreness, chills, nausea, diarrhea and mild fever may also occur. Acetaminophen … Reye Syndrome. For more information on Reye Syndrome, see HealthLinkBC File #84 Reye Syndrome . It is important to …
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… CJD can be found in every country around the world. What causes CJD? CJD is caused by an abnormal prion – a protein found on the surface … For more information For more information on vCJD, visit HealthLinkBC File #55b Variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease …
