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… as in a warm bath or direct sunlight. The rash may last for several weeks. For some people, the rash may not appear … or in a miscarriage or still birth, although this is rare Babies born to mothers who were infected while pregnant do … Wash your hands often. For more information, please visit HealthLinkBC File #85 Hand washing: Help stop the spread of …
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… Numbing Creams and Patches for Immunizations Last updated March 1, 2017 HealthLink BC … known as numbing creams or patches. The information in this HealthLinkBC File shows you where to put numbing creams and … can also be used in older children and adults. How do I safely use numbing products and are there side effects? …
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… Document Vietnamese Wildfires can impact water sources used for our drinking water. For example: nearby streams, rivers … it's important that you have access to enough reliable and safe drinking water. Wildfire smoke can have a harmful … For more information on wildfire and your health, read HealthLinkBC: Wildfires and your health . How can wildfires …
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… routine immunization schedule in B.C. However, a vaccine for meningococcal C disease is routinely provided to infants … vaccines are provided for free. For more information see HealthLinkBC File #23a Meningococcal C conjugate (Men-C) … the possible reactions after the vaccine? Vaccines are very safe. It is much safer to get the vaccine than to get …
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… a diaper, and then preparing food and drinks or caring for other children. Family members and playmates of infected … How can I prevent spreading shigellosis? Proper hygiene and safe food handling and preparation practices are key to … or eating food. For more information on hand washing, see HealthLinkBC File #85 Hand washing: Help stop the spread of …
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… the fridge at or below 4°C (40°F) Wash raw vegetables before eating Keep uncooked meats separate from vegetables and … eating. For more information For more information on food safety, see the following HealthLinkBC File: HealthLinkBC File #59a Food safety: Easy …
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… contact with someone with untreated TB disease of the lungs for a long period of time and needs to breathe in TB germs … cannot spread TB bacteria to others. This is also called “sleeping TB”. TB disease occurs when you breathe TB bacteria … or awake. For more information about TB skin testing, visit HealthLinkBC File #51d Tuberculosis (TB) skin test . The TST …
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… in later life can affect an adult’s health, happiness, safety and financial security. Older adults can experience … information about abuse and older adults, see the following HealthLinkBC Files: HealthLinkBC File #93b Abuse and Neglect of Older …
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… to ensure that as much evidence as possible is obtained. For more information about sexual assault and to learn what … condom every time. For information on preventing STIs, see HealthLinkBC File #08o Preventing sexually transmitted … or toll-free in B.C. at 1-888-711-3030. How can I safely clean a spill or a wound? When cleaning spills, wear …
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… However, they can be as short as a few seconds or last for more than 15 minutes. How serious is a febrile seizure? … care provider. For more information on Reye syndrome, see HealthLinkBC File #84 Reye syndrome . What should I do if my … information For information on taking a temperature, see HealthLinkBC File #99 How to take a temperature: Children …