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… travelling. Do: Eat foods that are well cooked and served hot Use bottled or treated water for brushing teeth Drink … water. Let stand for at least 30 minutes. Pregnant women, children, people with thyroid problems, or known iodine … with children (#41d) Traveller's diarrhea (#41e) Malaria prevention (#41f) The pregnant traveller (#41g) Japanese …
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… from donated human blood that has been tested to ensure its safety. All blood donors are screened for exposure to … risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to … It is recommended that parents or guardians and their children discuss consent for immunization. Children under …
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… most likely to be affected by particle pollution include: Children Older adults Those with heart or lung disease, such … setting. Keep windows and doors closed if it is not too hot to do so Spend time in public spaces, such as libraries … Disease Control: Wildfire Smoke www.bccdc.ca/health-info/prevention-public-health/wildfire-smoke Image … Particulate …
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… Why is hand washing important? Washing your hands and your child’s hands is the best way to stop the spread of germs. … other objects in our daily lives carry germs. Wiping your child’s nose or changing a diaper is a common way to get … wash my hands? To properly wash your hands, or your child’s hands, follow the steps below: Remove rings or other …
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… and caregivers Additional items: Personal papers and photo identification A medical history or summary of your … preparedness, visit: PreparedBC: www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/emergency-management/preparedbc Canadian Red Cross: …
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… cheese Canned fish with whole grain crackers or toast Hot cereal with nuts and seeds or trail mix Reduced sodium …
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… People 5 years of age and older should get one dose. Children 6 months to 4 years of age and people with weakened … under the armpit, nausea and vomiting. Babies and young children may be irritable, sleepy and have a decreased … might be contacted to participate in a study monitoring the safety of the vaccine. To learn more about the study, please …
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… seeds, ground flax seeds or bran (wheat, rice or oat) into hot cereal, meatloaf, casseroles or baking. For packaged … until spreadable. You can use it on toast or mix into hot cereal or plain yogurt. Fruit lax will keep for 2 weeks …
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… as a series of either 2 or 3 doses over a 6 month period. Children who start a series when they are 9 to 14 years of … Speak with your health care provider if you or your child has had a life-threatening reaction to a previous dose … It is recommended that parents or guardians and their children discuss consent for immunization. Children under …
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… and complications from malaria if you are pregnant, a young child or have a weakened immune system. Malaria increases … from mosquito bites, visit HealthLinkBC File #41f Malaria Prevention . How can I protect myself against the Zika … for adults HealthLinkBC File #41d Travelling with children Travel Series Health advice for travellers (#41a) …
