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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is an allergy safe child care facility? Managing food … policies and procedures to reduce the risk of accidental exposure to foods that cause allergic reactions among … allergy safe for my child? Give the facility a copy of your child’s Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan completed by your …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is impetigo? Impetigo is a bacterial infection of the … enter the body through breaks in the skin, such as scrapes, cold sores, insect bites or patches of eczema. What are the … pain, worsening redness, weakness and fever. If you or your child has these symptoms, discuss them with your health …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is fluoride? Fluoride is a mineral found naturally in … fluoridation and cancer. There is no evidence that suggests exposure to fluoride in drinking water at concentrations … occurring element, high concentrations may be bad for your health. Fluoride is recommended to prevent tooth decay …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is trichomoniasis? Trichomoniasis is a sexually … sperm count. If you are pregnant and have trichomoniasis, your baby may be born early (premature) and/or with a low … of getting and passing HIV, other STIs and an increased risk for pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). See HealthLinkBC …
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… offer solid foods to my baby? Start offering solid foods to your baby at around 6 months. All babies need more nutrients … of foods. How much food does my baby need? While you decide what foods to offer, let your baby decide how much to eat. … When can I introduce common food allergens? To reduce the risk of a food allergy developing, introduce common food …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is norovirus? Norovirus is a virus that causes acute … can become ill when you touch these surfaces and then place your hands or fingers in your mouth. The virus can also … How can I reduce the risk of getting infected from cleaning up vomit or diarrhea? …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is shigellosis? Shigellosis is an infection caused by … stool get into another person’s mouth, food or water. Exposure to infected stool can occur in day care settings, … oral-anal (mouth to anus) contact, getting stool on your fingers and then touching your mouth, or by putting …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What are opioids? Opioids are a class of drug or medication … who use opioids does not lead to increased drug use or risk-taking behaviour. Training in naloxone administration increases awareness about drug safety. The training empowers …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is bacterial vaginosis (BV)? Bacterial vaginosis (BV) … any symptoms or you may notice a change in the fluid from your vagina, such as some watery discharge. The fluid may … planning to become pregnant, and have a history of certain risk factors such as: early delivery or pregnancy …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is the spongy moth? The spongy moth ( Lymantria dispar … such as agriculture, lumber and plant nurseries. Human exposure to airborne spongy moth hairs, silken threads and … by health care providers. If you feel concerned, speak to your health care provider. If you wish to avoid contact with …
