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… the ear (tympanic method) In the rectum/bum (rectal method) What type of thermometer should I use? A digital thermometer … as much as 1 degree in the morning and reaching a maximum during the late afternoon. Mild increases may be caused by … be seen by a health care provider when they have a fever. During the first 3 months of life, babies are not always …
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… story Janet thought 2½-year-old Nathan was too quiet during a car ride, so she looked in the rearview mirror to … health care provider is prepared to treat this reaction What happens if my child does not get immunized? Vaccines … are Safe HealthLinkBC File #50d Childhood Vaccines: What is in the Vaccines and Why HealthLinkBC File #50e A …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What are enterococci? Enterococci are bacteria found in the … of the blood, urinary tract or other body tissues. What are vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE)? Vancomycin … by routine testing of skin and anal swabs done before or during a stay in hospital. Others may be identified when …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is swimmer's itch? Swimmer's itch is a skin rash caused … blood stream of aquatic mammals, ducks or other waterfowl. During their life cycle, schistosome larvae (called … any larvae that have already burrowed under your skin What are the symptoms? Symptoms can range from a mild …
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… Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the hepatitis B vaccine? The hepatitis B vaccine … number. It is important to always report serious or unexpected reactions to your health care provider. Who should … B virus can pass the virus to their newborn babies during delivery. After the virus enters your body, it …
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… Document Spanish Document Tagalog Document Vietnamese What is Tuberculosis (TB)? TB is a serious disease caused by … with TB infection will become sick with the disease. What is the difference between TB infection and TB disease? … to know when you need to call your health care provider. During your treatment for TB disease, you will visit your …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is E. coli infection? E. coli infection is a type of … animals including cattle, goats, sheep, deer and elk. During the butchering process, E. coli sometimes gets onto … of 63°C (145°F). If cooking steaks, turn at least twice during cooking Cook ground meat, such as hamburger patties, …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is a severe allergic reaction to a food? An allergic … to write an Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan that explains what to do in case of an allergic reaction. To get a blank … have asthma are at increased risk of breathing difficulties during a severe allergic reaction. If your child has asthma, …
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… vaccines you receive and take this with you on your trip. What is yellow fever vaccine? Yellow fever vaccine helps … number. It is important to always report serious or unexpected reactions to your health care provider. Who should … you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Exceptions may be made during an outbreak when the risk of infection is high What …
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… Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib vaccine? This vaccine protects … number. It is important to always report serious or unexpected reactions to your health care provider. Who should … B virus can pass the virus to their newborn babies during delivery. When young children get infected with …
