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… elderly, infants, and those with a weakened immune system. Children are most likely to get the infection. Symptoms … well after handling these animals or pets and help young children wash their hands. The same applies for visiting … who prepare food about the importance of the following food safety practices: Keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold …
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… who smokes or vapes, and those who are nearby, especially children. There are ways to reduce the risks, such as by … birth weight. How does second-hand smoke harm babies and children? Children are at higher risk of getting sick from second-hand …
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… Spanish Document Ukrainian Document Vietnamese Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting all vaccines on time, your child can be protected from many diseases over a lifetime. … routine immunizations. It is usually combined with other childhood vaccines such as diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, …
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… treatment. Gonorrhea can be passed to a baby's eyes during childbirth. This may lead to blindness if the baby is not … your chance of getting an STI, see HealthLinkBC File #08o Preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Sexually … infection (#08j) Chlamydia (#08l) HIV and HIV tests (#08m) Preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs) (#08o) …
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… you may pass the infection to you baby's eyes during childbirth. This may lead to blindness if the baby is not … your chance of getting an STI, see HealthLinkBC File #08o Preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs) . Image … infection (#08j) Chlamydia (#08l) HIV and HIV tests (#08m) Preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs) (#08o) …
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… in a hot environment People who are pregnant Infants and children up to 4 years of age who rely on adults to make … rays but not from the heat Regularly check older adults, children, and others for signs of heat-related illness, … Image Heat-related Series Heat-related illness (#35) Safety for the perinatal population during extreme heat …
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… Who has a higher risk of getting swimmer’s itch? Young children who wade and splash in shallow water bodies may be … presence of schistosomes and their larvae is higher Younger children’s skin can be more sensitive than the skin of an … do not dive into unknown waters. See HealthLinkBC File #39 Safety Tips for Swimmers or contact the Lifesaving Society …
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… some of these infections include: Fetuses and infants Young children The elderly People with weakened immune systems … before preparing food, eating or smoking Make sure that children wash their hands right after touching animals. Many … eat. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #59a Food Safety: Easy Ways to Make Food Safer Do not let your pet eat …
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… space at the top. Use tested recipes when canning, for safety. Wash hands with soapy water for at least 20 seconds … on sanitizing surfaces, see HealthLinkBC File #59a Food Safety: Easy Ways to Make Food Safer . Label and date all …
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… can also accidentally harm pets, wild animals, or even children. If after taking preventive measures, a rat problem … carefully Set bait in areas where there is no access to children or pets Remove dead rodents promptly and remove all …
