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… These bacteria live in the intestine of infected persons and are highly infectious. What are the symptoms of … can be spread in day care settings among caretakers and young children, especially toddlers who are not fully toilet … oral-anal (mouth to anus) contact, getting stool on your fingers and then touching your mouth, or by putting …
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… website at www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/managing-your-health/immunizations/flu . The inactivated influenza … Staying home when you are ill Washing your hands regularly Cleaning and disinfecting objects and surfaces that people … from about 1 day before to 5 days after symptoms start. Young children and people with weakened immune systems may …
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… have a family history. If you know of vision problems in your family, your child's eyes should be examined by an eye … or watching television. These activities can decrease the natural blink reflex and cause irritated, red, or dry eyes … File #11 Ultraviolet Radiation HealthLinkBC File #53a Young Children and Their Vision For more information on …
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… pain, worsening redness, weakness and fever. If you or your child has these symptoms, discuss them with your health care provider. Is impetigo serious? Impetigo is … someone you know has impetigo. It is very important to wash your hands after touching the rash, as impetigo spreads …
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… How damaging is UV radiation? When exposed to UV radiation, your body produces and releases more melanin (a skin pigment) to absorb the UV radiation. This makes your skin darken and is a sign of skin damage. There are two … in the sun are vulnerable to the effects of UV radiation. Young people who use tanning beds are also at risk. When and …
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… Tigrinya 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 … with the virus. Diarrhea can last from 4 to 8 days. Young children can become dehydrated if the diarrhea or …
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… or herpes simplex virus. These cases are seen more in young, sexually active men. Other organisms that are not … have any oral, vaginal or anal sex for 7 days after you and your partner(s) start the antibiotic treatment. If you or your partner(s) do not finish the treatment, miss pills or …
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… from person to person (TB disease in the lungs or throat), your health care provider may ask you to stay in home … people. Home isolation will help stop the spread to others. Young children and people with weak immune systems are at … furniture or toilets. These items do not need any special cleaning. Can I spend time outside without wearing a mask? …
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… and internal bleeding. HUS can be especially harmful for young children, the elderly, people with weakened immune … Do not try cooking frozen or partially frozen meat Wash your hands thoroughly before preparing food, after handling … the proper sanitizer strength based on the concentration of your bleach product www.foodsafe.ca/dilution-calculator.html …
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… Vietnamese Cholesterol is a fatty substance found in your blood. There are two main types: HDL (high density … to stir fries, casseroles or salads Have steamed edamame (young soybeans) as a snack or side dish Add TVP to tomato … if you eat enough of them. While plant sterols are found naturally in many foods, only supplements and fortified …
