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… mean? Remain in your home and avoid contact with others Take your medicines as directed, eat healthy foods and get … do not need to wear a mask when you are outside, but you should stay away from other people. How should I dispose of masks and tissues after I use them? Your …
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… are the symptoms? After the virus enters your body, it may take weeks to months to develop symptoms or signs of … infection Coughing or sneezing Through water or food What should I do if I have been exposed to hepatitis B virus? See … has cleared you, you could spread HBV infection. See “ What should I do if I have an HBV infection? ”, below, to learn …
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… B virus. The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. Who should get the vaccine? The hepatitis B vaccine is provided … can be given for fever or soreness. ASA (e.g. Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to … delivery. After the virus enters your body, it usually takes 2 to 3 months to develop symptoms or signs of illness. …
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… blood is present in the fluid, but the risk is low. What should I do if I come into contact with blood or body … without waiting for test results. These medications should be started as soon as possible, and are most … breastfeeding and have been exposed to blood or body fluids should speak with their health care provider to find out if …
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… such as wildfires, floods, landslides, earthquakes and severe weather requires special consideration of seniors’ … to immediately check on you after a disaster. What supplies should I have for an emergency? Planning ahead and thinking …
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… File #23b Meningococcal quadrivalent vaccines . Who should get the vaccine? In B.C., the Men-B vaccine is … can be given for fever or soreness. ASA (e.g. Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age …
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… ends without treatment. Symptoms may include: Mild to severe diarrhea Bloody diarrhea Nausea Stomach pain Fever … suck their thumbs or put their hands in their mouths What should I do if I become infected with Campylobacter ? If you … with diarrhea who cannot control their bowel movements should not go to work or school. If you are a food handler, …
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… Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the vaccine? The MMRV vaccine is given as 1 dose … can be given for fever or soreness. ASA (e.g. Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to … women and those with weakened immune systems is more severe. Complications from chickenpox include pneumonia, …
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… Pediatric Society against their use. Parents and caregivers should be aware of the risks and side effects. If you choose … Canadian diet. Children and youth have the highest daily intake of these drinks. Consuming large amounts of sugary … of certain vitamins and minerals can harm health. Who should avoid energy drinks? Children, teens, people who are …
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… Examples are: Access to safer substance use supplies Take home naloxone Drug checking services Referrals to health and social services Should families, caregivers and friends be concerned if a … reduction equipment like needles and safe disposal, carry a take home naloxone kit, share and provide connections to …