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… from many diseases over a lifetime. Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other … rarely happens and these seizures do not do any harm. For more information on febrile seizures, also known as fever … Get all your child’s vaccines and get them on time. For more information For more information on immunizations, …
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… through Provincial TB Services and public health units. For more information on TB, visit HealthLinkBC File #51a … sputum bottle in the plastic bag it came with. Do not put more than one sputum bottle in each plastic bag Make sure to … you finish collecting your sputum, wash your hands. For more information on proper hand washing, visit HealthLinkBC …
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… of life. The older a child is at the time of diagnosis, the more difficult it may be to correct issues of ocular … eyes. Could my child be colour blind? Some children, males more often than females, have trouble seeing certain … may have in learning situations that involve colours. For More Information For more information, see: HealthLinkBC …
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… wood, not pressure treated or painted wood that may form more toxic compounds when burned Inspect furnace and flues, … couple of months if you use them often. Consider using a more effective furnace filter Never allow smoking in or near … and maintain at least one CO alarm in your home. For more information, visit …
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… muscle weakness, poor balance and poor posture One or more chronic and acute illnesses: for example, osteoporosis, … The best indicator of a future fall is a past fall. The more someone falls, the more likely it is that they will have a severe fall leading …
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… bonds with the enamel or surface of teeth, making them more resistant to bacteria and decay. It also helps to … health. Water fluoridation requires a community vote of more than 50 percent to be installed or removed. Some … to communities that continue to use fluoridation. For more information For more information on water fluoridation, …
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… goats or pigs. These animals can also spread diseases. For more information on diseases that these animals can spread, … with their healthcare provider before getting a pet For more information on hand washing, see HealthLinkBC File #85 … some tests to screen for disease. Puppies and kittens are more likely to be infected with bacteria and parasites, …
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… less than 1 per cent of people, WNV infection can result in more serious illnesses such as meningitis (inflammation of … or polio-like paralysis. People who have one of these more serious illnesses may also have high fever, severe … Check the product label for instructions on proper use. For more information about insect repellents, see HealthLinkBC …
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… vision continues to develop as they grow, but issues become more difficult to correct at older ages. This is why it is … mowers or chemicals Limit your child’s screen viewing to no more than 1 hour per day for ages 2 to 4. It is recommended … Could my child be colour blind? Some children, males more often than females, have trouble seeing certain …
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… without first speaking to your health care provider. For more information on Reye Syndrome, see HealthLinkBC File #84 … hygiene and to take food and drink precautions. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #41a Health advice … can legally consent to or refuse immunizations. For more information on mature minor consent see HealthLinkBC …
