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… will give you some protection against the disease (it is about 50 to 55 percent effective). However, it is also very … and lab employees People who live in the same house or have sexual contact with a typhoid carrier How is the vaccine … The oral vaccine provides protection against typhoid for about 7 years but provides the best protection up to 4 …
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… a health care provider has to give the child information about the vaccine. The health care provider will review the … to review the information, discuss it, and make a decision about immunization together. This can be used as an opportunity for adolescents to start making decisions about their own health. Adolescents will have the …
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… temperature should return to normal within 3 to 5 days. About 24 hours after your child’s fever has gone away, the … to the nearest emergency department. For more information about febrile seizures, see HealthLinkBC File #112 Febrile … roseola and is returning to daycare, tell the caregivers about the recent illness. Image … Roseola …
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… 1,502 KB) to assess your risk for falls or ask your doctor about falls risk assessment and management. How can someone … Adults aged 65 and older should do at least 150 minutes (about 2 and a half hours) of moderate to vigorous aerobic … a qualified exercise professional or health care provider about the best type of exercise program for you 2. Have your …
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… settings. It can be physical, emotional, financial, sexual, spiritual or social. Abuse and neglect can include … or taking advantage of them. Both men and women may worry about how it reflects on their roles within the family and … even if they are abusive. The older adult may not think about the consequences or effects on themselves. In spousal …
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… an allergy safe adult care facility? Food allergy affects about 3 to 4 adults out of every 100. While care facilities … Buying, preparing and serving food Tell food suppliers about the food allergies at your facility Make sure staff … care plan. For more information If you have questions about food allergies, call 8-1-1 to speak with a registered …
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… problems. It can also cause heart failure and paralysis. About 1 in 10 people who get diphtheria may die. Pertussis , … can last several months and occurs more often at night. About 1 in 170 infants who get pertussis may die. For more information about pertussis, see HealthLinkBC Files #15c Pertussis …
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… occur within 12 to 24 hours. Necrotizing fasciitis kills about 1 in 4 people infected with it. Necrotizing fasciitis … caused by group A streptococcus are very low. In B.C., about 4 people out of 1 million get it every year. Even if … (varicella) vaccine should get the vaccine. For information about the chickenpox vaccine, see HealthLinkBC File #44b …
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… to the area, local health officers or parks representatives about the water condition before getting in any lake, pond … beaches have signage for swimmer’s itch. If you are unsure about the water, avoid areas with lots of weed growth. There … some of the itchiness. Check with your health care provider about what treatment is right for you. Common treatments and …
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… to a shared emergency plan. Tell your support network about any health conditions or medications. Show them how to … should I have for an emergency? Planning ahead and thinking about your personal needs is important. Prepare a …
