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… backs. Healthy babies will naturally swallow or cough up fluids on their own. Avoid using items that prop the baby in … meets Canadian safety regulations. For more information about Canadian safety regulations and to check for product … make bedsharing as safe as possible. For more information about reducing the risks of bedsharing, see …
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… the use of pest control products containing Btk for about 40 years. It is the most widely used pest control … from the air before going outdoors. It usually clears after about one hour. For more information For information about spongy moth spraying, please visit HealthLinkBC File …
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… to a shared emergency plan. Tell your support network about any health conditions or medications. Show them how to … should I have for an emergency? Planning ahead and thinking about your personal needs is important. Prepare a …
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… health care provider or visit a travel health clinic. Ask about the risk of malaria in the area you plan to visit. If … the ingredient DEET or icaridin. For more information about using insect repellants containing DEET, visit … diarrhea, speak with your health care provider immediately about your travels. Malaria is treatable with early …
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… if you have a weakened immune system, or are concerned about the quality of the drinking water in your community. … has a boil water advisory or notice, or you are concerned about the quality of the water in your community, see … #49b Disinfecting Drinking Water . If you have concerns about the quality of the water you are drinking, contact the …
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… is called Congenital Rubella Syndrome (CRS). CRS occurs in about 9 out of 10 babies born to women who have rubella … then moves downwards from the head to the feet, and lasts about 3 to 5 days. About half of all rubella infections show … comfortable while you rest and recover. Drink plenty of fluids such as water, juice and soup, especially if you have …
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… . For more information about private well water testing, see HealthLinkBC File #05b … water with high levels of manganese and have concerns about your health, talk to your health care provider. What … concentrations. For more information If you have concerns about the quality of the water you are drinking, contact the …
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… your body cool and hydrated Drink plenty of water and other fluids (about 3-4 litres of water a day), especially if you are … try to limit your caffeine intake to 300 mg per day (about 1 1/2 cups of coffee) and no alcohol intake. If you …
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… lots of language is very good for a baby. Talk to your baby about what you are doing or how they might be feeling. For … learn to move to get what they want. For more information about social and emotional play, visit Appetite to Play at … and self-expression. Children need playful chances to learn about and explore the world Children do not need costly or …
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… effects of heat are made worse if you do not drink enough fluids to stay hydrated. What causes heat-related illness? A healthy human body maintains a temperature of about 37°C (98.6°F). When your body temperature rises, heat … you are active on a hot day. Ask your health care provider about how much water you should drink on hot days if you are …