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… emergency preparedness and planning at the facility where your family member lives, you may ask: What is the facility’s evacuation plan Where would facility … This is particularly important during extreme hot or cold weather Do they have behaviours that put them at risk …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is pertussis? Pertussis, or whooping cough, is a … as diphtheria, polio and tetanus and are free as part of your child’s routine immunizations. A pertussis vaccine is … What are the symptoms? Pertussis starts like a common cold with symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, mild fever …
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… for health care workers? Health care workers are at risk of exposure to infectious diseases while at work. Many diseases … be prevented with immunization. Getting immunized protects your health and prevents the spread of disease between you … your patients, and between you and your family and friends. What routine immunizations are recommended in B.C.? The …
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… some infections. Some of these infections can also affect your developing baby. If you are pregnant and want to … travel plans, recreational activities, medical needs, and what you should pack in your travel health kit Contact your … a young child or have a weakened immune system. Malaria increases the risk of miscarriage, stillbirth, and death for …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is botulism and how is it caused? Botulism is a serious … because water boils at a lower temperature as altitude increases Once the right pressure level is reached during … moulds. The food being preserved must be rinsed clean using cold drinking water before canning. Use separate cutting …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is cervicitis? Cervicitis is an inflammation of the … affects many women at some point during their adult lives. What causes cervicitis? Cervicitis is often caused by … be treated with antibiotic pills. It is important to follow your treatment instructions carefully. If you were given …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is urethritis? Urethritis is an inflammation of the … of the body. In a penis, the urethra also carries semen. What causes urethritis? Urethritis is often caused by … have any oral, vaginal or anal sex for 7 days after you and your partner(s) start the antibiotic treatment. If you or …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is roseola? Roseola is a common illness caused by a … should only last a few minutes, and does not do any harm. Your child’s temperature should return to normal within 3 to … not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to …
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… Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese How do I know what my sexual health status is? Routine testing will tell … your chance of getting or passing on HIV to someone else increases. Treating STIs and HIV lessens the chance of HIV being transmitted Exposure to an STI can happen any time you have sexual …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is hand, foot and mouth disease? Hand, foot and mouth … of hand, foot and mouth disease. This can occur if you or your child does not drink enough liquids due to pain from … breast milk to your child. You may also offer your child cold, bland liquids such as milk (after 9 months of age) or …
