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… Water fluoridation facts Last updated August 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 28 Download PDF Document English … Where can fluoridation occur? Fluoridation can occur in public, private, and community water supplies and/or wells. … should make the test results available to users and the public. If you have a private/domestic well, you should do a …
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HealthLink BC 8-1-1 Services Last updated September 20, 2024 … programs Qualified exercise professionals can help you find public and virtual physical activity resources that meet … cancer or bariatric surgeries) Identifying appropriate public and virtual resources for the betterment of fitness, …
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… Breastfeeding On this page: Health Tools Benefits of Breastfeeding Planning to … baby on demand. In some areas, your right to breastfeed in public is specifically protected by law. In other areas, your right to breastfeed in public is protected by the Canadian Charter of Rights and …
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… Program overview Nurse-Family Partnership is a free public health program for women having their first baby and ensures … of age. People enrolled in the program are visited by a public health nurse throughout their pregnancy, continuing …
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… and neglect of older adults Last updated September 14, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 93a Elder Abuse Prevention Series … Abuse and neglect in later life can affect an adult’s health, happiness, safety and financial security. Older … from Elder Abuse and Neglect visit www.gov.bc.ca/elderabuse Public Guardian and Trustee at 604 660-4444 or visit …
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… collected on this website is done so in order to provide health information, referral and navigation services. … otherwise. We do not disclose your information to other public bodies or individuals except as authorized by the … information, please direct your inquiries to the Manager, Health Information Design and Delivery, Suite 220, 9440 202 …
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… . For information on the situation in Canada, refer to the  Public Health Agency of Canada: Mpox (monkeypox) . On this page: … can develop within 5 days to 3 weeks after exposure. Public health is reaching out to known contacts of cases at …
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… Warts and Plantar Warts On this page: Health Tools Cause Prevention Symptoms When to Call a Doctor … the wart virus may be alive. Wear shower shoes when using public showers, locker rooms, or pool areas. Keep your feet … the wart virus may be alive. Wear shower shoes when using public showers, locker rooms, or pool areas. Keep your feet …
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HealthLinkBC Files HealthLink BC Files are easy-to-understand fact sheets about public health and safety. Files are available as printable PDFs and can be found at many local public health units.  Files are created, reviewed and …
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… Development, Ages 12 to 24 Months On this page: Overview Health Tools What to Expect Common Concerns Promoting … you can look for sources of information and support nearby. Public health clinics, parent groups, and child development … disorder (ASD). In some areas, your child may see a public health nurse for routine checkups and immunizations. …