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… Children and teens at risk of a severe allergic reaction should also see a pediatric allergist. If your child is at … some differences in their symptoms each time they have an allergic reaction. The most dangerous symptoms … pulse, feeling faint, dizzy or lightheaded, passing out Skin : hives, swelling (tongue, lips or face), itching, …
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… my baby screened? A small spot of your baby’s blood can be used to get important information about their health. A newborn baby can look healthy but have a rare and serious disorder that you and your doctor or … Blood disorders happen when the part of the red blood cell that carries oxygen (hemoglobin) throughout the body is …
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… symptoms, dizziness, impaired vision and confusion If you have heart disease, it may cause chest pain High levels of … to heart problems Some combustion particles may contain cancer-causing substances Carbon dioxide (CO2): May cause … wood stoves are installed and maintained correctly. Doors should be tight-fitting to prevent leakage Use only aged or …
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… traveller’s diarrhea and cholera, which are infections caused by 2 types of bacteria. The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. Who should get the vaccine? If you are travelling to or working … vaccine? Speak with a travel clinic doctor or nurse if you: Have had a life-threatening reaction to a previous dose of …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Why should I get tested? HIV testing is important for people to … pregnancy, childbirth or while breast/chest feeding. Because of the risk of passing HIV to your baby, it is very … as soon as possible to improve your own health and help you have a healthy pregnancy and baby. Should I get tested if I …
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… a chickenpox infection. Sometimes there is no obvious skin wound or injury. What are the symptoms of the disease? … Everyone who has not had chickenpox or the chickenpox (varicella) vaccine should get the vaccine. For information about the chickenpox …
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… Influenza is an acute infection of the respiratory system caused by the influenza virus. Getting sick with influenza … and older, infants and very young children, people who have lung or heart diseases, certain chronic health … ) can be given for fever or soreness. ASA (e.g. Aspirin ® ) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to …
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… Vietnamese What is roseola? Roseola is a common illness caused by a virus. It mainly affects children between 6 months … a fever seizure. Although a seizure can be very scary, it should only last a few minutes, and does not do any harm. … upset, they usually eat and drink normally. Your child may have other symptoms such as a runny nose, diarrhea, …
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… oils found naturally in animal and plant foods, and those used in cooking, at the table, and added to processed foods. … include red meats, full-fat milk and milk products (e.g. cream, cheese and butter), lard, shortening, palm, palm … dishes such as pizza, lasagna, tacos or spaghetti Choose skinless poultry and lean cuts of meat such as inside or …
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… thing you can do to help stop the spread of germs that cause illnesses such as colds, the flu, diarrhea, or vomiting. … yourself and others by knowing when to wash your hands. How should I properly wash my hands? To properly wash your … spread of germs to others when washing: Each child should have their own labeled clean cloth to wipe their hands and …
