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Suture Removal: How to take out stitches (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Step by step instructions on how to remove stitches (sutures), what to expect, caring for the wound after stitches are removed, and when to get help. (English) Colour

Disposing of Needles Safely [English] Permalink Public

Steps to guide safe community disposal of inappropriately discarded needles. (English) Colour

Head Lice [English] Permalink Public

HealthLinkBC Health File information about head lice including symptoms, treatment, spread, and prevention. Number 06. (English)

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Hand Washing: Help Stop the Spread of Germs [English] Permalink Public

HealthLinkBC Health File information providing and overview about hand washing. Number 85. (English)

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Insect Repellents and DEET [English] Permalink Public

HealthLinkBC Health File information providing an overview about insect repellents and DEET including restrictions when using DEET and risks. Number 96. (English)

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Insect Bites (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

An insect bite or sting can show up as a red lump in the skin that sometimes has a tiny hole in its centre. Bites or stings can be from mosquitoes, fleas, ants, bees, wasps, spiders, bedbugs, or other insects. (English) Colour

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Clean Your Hands Using Alcohol Based Hand Rub [English] Permalink Public

Illustration of the 8 steps to clean your hands. (English) Colour

Clean Your Hands Using Soap and Water [English] Permalink Public

Illustration of the 11 steps to clean your hands. (English) Colour

Preventing Pressure Injuries factsheet [English] Permalink Public

Fact sheet about preventing pressure injuries also know pressure ulcer, a pressure sore, or bed sore. Pressure injuries can have a dangerous effect on your health and quality of life. This booklet will give you information about pressure injuries: what they are, how to recognize early warning signs, and how to prevent them. (English)

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https://vch.eduhealth.ca/PDFs/FO/FO.650.P928F.pdf

Caring for a Wound Treated with Skin Glue (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Skin glue, also called liquid stitches or suture glue, is a special medical glue used to close wounds or cuts after a procedure or surgery. It can be used on its own, or with stitches (sutures), staples, or white skin tapes (steri-strips). (English) Colour

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