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… Getting rid of rodents (rats and mice) Last updated January … harm pets, wild animals, or even children. If after taking preventive measures, a rat problem still exists on your … you want to try rat poison, there are certain things you should consider: Set out non-poisoned food for a few days …
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… Your baby's immune system and vaccines Last updated January 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File … Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Protect your children. Get all their vaccines on time. The vaccines are free. Call … time. To protect your baby as soon as possible, your baby should get their vaccines starting at 2 months of age. Most …
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… Seniors' falls can be prevented Last updated July 31, 2024 HealthLink BC File … brain healthy and improves mood Adults aged 65 and older should do at least 150 minutes (about 2 and a half hours) of … and fall-related injuries, such as serious hip fractures Get a comprehensive eye exam at least once a year Common …
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… Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines Last updated January 15, 2024 HealthLink BC File … of HPV that cause about 90% of cases of genital warts. Who should get the HPV vaccine? The HPV9 vaccine is provided free to …
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… advanced HIV disease If you have an STI, your chance of getting or passing on HIV to someone else increases. … at https://getcheckedonline.com/Pages/default.aspx . Can vaccines provide protection? Some STIs, such as hepatitis A … condoms Internal (“female’) and external (“male”) condoms should not be used at the same time. Using 2 condoms …
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… Preventing abuse and neglect of older adults Last updated … These factors may increase the risk of abuse. Living together with older adults may create family tensions. In some … safety, and they can help develop a safety plan. What should I do if I see a crime or harmful situation? Call the …
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… Asbestos: When should I worry? Last updated February 1, 2024 HealthLink BC … older hot water pipes and water boilers, or used to tape together sections of heating ducts. You may also find asbestos … be harmful to your health. It could increase your risk of getting a variety of diseases such as: Asbestosis (scarring … … Asbestos When should I worry …
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… Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis, polio (Tdap-IPV) vaccine Last updated May 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File number … Ukrainian Document Vietnamese Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting all vaccines on time, … Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the Tdap-IPV vaccine? The vaccine is given as one …
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… Pregnancy and folic acid (folate): Preventing neural tube defects Last updated April 16, 2024 … health? Folate helps make healthy new cells. If you do not get enough folate, you could get anemia. People who have … with 400 mcg (0.4 mg) of folic acid every day. What should I look for when choosing a multivitamin with folic …
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… polio, haemophilus influenzae type b (DTaP-IPV-Hib) vaccine Last updated March 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number … Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting all vaccines on time, … Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the DTaP-IPV-Hib vaccine? The DTaP-IPV-Hib …
