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… Impetigo Last updated March 16, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 81 Download PDF Document English … infection. Children with impetigo will have little discomfort other than occasional itching. In rare cases, the … through nasal discharge or skin-to-skin contact. For example, when someone touches the rash and then touches …
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… Drinking water chlorination facts Last updated June 14, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 49d Download PDF Document English … disinfectants to drinking water to protect public health. For more information on water-borne infections, see HealthLinkBC File …
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… Reye syndrome Last updated October 13, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 84 Download PDF Document English … Tylenol®, Tempra® and Atasol®. You can also use ibuprofen for relief of symptoms in children under 18 years of age. … under 6 months of age without first talking to your health care provider. Always use the dosage indicated in the …
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… Pertussis (whooping cough) Last updated October 1, 2014 HealthLink BC File number 15c Download PDF Document English … immunizations. A pertussis vaccine is also available for older children and adults. A booster dose of pertussis … pertussis as children can also get a dose of the vaccine for free. A booster dose of the pertussis vaccine is …
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… Campylobacter infection Last updated August 1, 2020 HealthLink BC File number 58 Download PDF Document English … days) after exposure to the bacteria. Symptoms usually last for less than 1 week. You can be infected and have no symptoms. In some cases, symptoms may continue for more than 10 days. Occasionally symptoms can return …
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… Norovirus Last updated May 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 87 Download PDF Document English … and fever. The illness usually begins suddenly and lasts for 1 to 3 days. Complications may occur if you lose too … like countertops or sink taps. The virus can survive for a long time on these surfaces if they are not properly …
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… Lunches to go Last updated August 30, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 69f Child Nutrition Series … eggs and dairy products Water, chilled plain milk or fortified soy beverage are all nutritious drink choices. … appetite to guide them on how much to eat. It’s normal for your child to eat more on some days than others. Know …
