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… Lead levels can change during the day, and a sample taken first thing in the morning before using water will generally … turns colder. You should do this before drinking or cooking first thing in the morning or any other time the plumbing … local environmental health officer at the health authority. First Nations Health Authority 604-693-6500, toll free …
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… should be examined by a health care provider and have lab tests done. Sexual abuse must be considered if there are … present). Important things to remember when using condoms: Check the condom package for damage. Do not use a damaged condom Check the expiry date. Do not use a condom after its expiry …
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… you must be examined by a health care provider and have lab tests done. How is it spread? The sexually transmitted … present). Important things to remember when using condoms: Check the condom package for damage. Do not use a damaged condom Check the expiry date. Do not use a condom after its expiry …
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… enough iron. Offer iron-rich foods every day Your baby’s first foods should be rich in iron. Offer your baby … them, such as fortified infant cereal, biscuits and puffs. Check the nutrition facts table to be sure Offer different … the place of iron-rich foods. Do not offer more than 3 cups (750 mL) of cow milk in a day. After age 2, other …
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… or infant formula mixed with well water, unless it has first been tested safe for nitrate levels. If possible, … . First Nations Health Authority 1 866 913-0033 Fraser Health …
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… you put your hands into your mouth or eat something without first cleaning your hands. VRE can also be spread if you eat …
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… and in walls, ceilings, windows, door frames and furniture Check entry points on walls shared with neighbours and … clutter Be careful what you bring into your house: Check furniture and bedding you buy from second-hand stores, … that your new mattress be sealed before it is delivered and check your new mattress before it enters your home How can I …
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… 10 babies born to women who have rubella infection in the first 3 months of pregnancy. CRS is rare because so many … and feel painful. The rash, which may be itchy, begins first on the face and then moves downwards from the head to … been exposed to rubella and are not immune will need blood tests to determine if they have been infected. What should I …
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… a second dose of epinephrine as soon as 5 minutes after the first dose Ensure your child gets to a hospital The above … are prescribed based on body weight. As your child grows, check with your child’s health care provider to ensure you …
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… present). Important things to remember when using condoms: Check the condom package for damage. Do not use a condom that has been damaged. Check the expiry date. Do not use a condom that is outdated. … Vaginal yeast infection (#08j) Chlamydia (#08l) HIV and HIV tests (#08m) Preventing sexually transmitted infections …
