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… Severe allergic reactions to food: Children and teens Last … Children and teens at risk of a severe allergic reaction should also see a pediatric allergist. If your child is at … will usually occur within 2 hours. While rare, symptoms can take up to a few hours to develop. Symptoms can vary from …
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… How to take a temperature: Children and adults Last updated August … In the rectum/bum (rectal method) What type of thermometer should I use? A digital thermometer is best for taking … cool, soapy water and rinse off before and after use. How should I take a child’s temperature? From birth to age 5, …
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… Asbestos: When should I worry? Last updated February 1, 2024 HealthLink BC … you were exposed to Diseases from asbestos exposure can take many years to develop. Depending on the risk factors listed above, it can take 15 to 30 years for diseases to develop after exposure. … … Asbestos When should I worry …
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… so that your medication works at its best. Steps you can take Follow a healthy and well-balanced diet. You do not … 60 Cabbage, raw 1 cup shredded 56 *Nutrient information taken from Canadian Nutrient File (2015) … Other tips: Vitamin and mineral supplements If you take a vitamin or mineral supplement that contains vitamin …
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… Why seniors should get the inactivated influenza (flu) vaccine Last … Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What should seniors know about the inactivated influenza vaccine? … lives. As people age, they may be at much higher risk of severe disease and complications from influenza. For this …
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… (all methods) Gender-affirming/transition care (the Pill) Acne control (some methods) Preventing heavy bleeding during … Some anti-seizure medications and other drugs, such as isotretinoin (Accutane®) for acne, significantly increase … Speak to your health care provider about how long you should use a barrier method, even after you stop taking a …
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… folic acid. At least 3 months before becoming pregnant: Take a daily multivitamin with 400 microgram (mcg) (0.4 … with 400 mcg (0.4 mg) of folic acid every day. What should I look for when choosing a multivitamin with folic … take a daily multivitamin with folic acid. Supplements should be taken in addition to a well-balanced diet, not in …
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… to keep a record of the travel vaccines you receive and take this with you on your trip. What is the traveller’s … of bacteria. The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. Who should get the vaccine? If you are travelling to or working … or only mild diarrhea. However, others can develop very severe, watery diarrhea and vomiting. Without treatment, …
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… free of the foods that cause allergic reactions, they should make efforts to create and maintain a safe … in a food as harmful. Allergic reactions can be mild or severe. Food allergy needs to be taken seriously. It involves avoiding the food that causes …
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… (Comirnaty)) protect against infection from the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) … information, visit Immunize BC: How vaccines work . Who should get the vaccines? The vaccines are recommended for … (e.g. Tylenol®) or ibuprofen (e.g. Advil®) can be taken for fever or soreness. ASA (e.g. Aspirin®) should not …