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… idea that can guide your interactions with your child, during playtime or at other times of the day. Pay attention to what your child is “serving” to you, such as a smile or an … age 3, they will start to play with other children Safety during play To ensure safety, stay ahead of your baby to …
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… your patients, and between you and your family and friends. What routine immunizations are recommended in B.C.? The … and pain in the joints. Infections in the first 3 months of pregnancy can cause severe harm to a developing baby; about … care settings. It also helps reduce illness among employees during the influenza season. Influenza is an infection of …
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… 12d Influenza (Flu) Series Download PDF Document English What is the inactivated influenza vaccine? The inactivated … to less than 5 years of age Pregnant people at any stage of pregnancy Seniors 65 years and older Residents of any age … one per million recipients. Always report serious or unexpected reactions to your health care provider. After …
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… Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the MMR vaccine? The MMR vaccine protects against: … or the local emergency number. Always report serious or unexpected reactions to your health care provider. Who should … infected with the virus in the first 3 months of their pregnancy. Rubella can also cause miscarriage or stillbirth. …
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… HealthLink BC File number 65b Download PDF Document English What are biological contaminants? Biological contaminants … animal dander, cat saliva, pollen, cockroaches and mites. What are moulds? Moulds are fungi, naturally found both … furnishings. People with allergies should leave the room during vacuuming and for at least an hour after the dust …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is toxic shock syndrome? Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is … 9-1-1 or go to the nearest emergency department right away. What causes TSS? TSS is caused by toxins made by some types … alternate times. For example, use pads at night and tampons during the day Using tampons with the lowest absorbency that …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is chickenpox? Chickenpox is an infection caused by the … watch for signs of the illness for the next 2 to 3 weeks. What are the symptoms? Symptoms of chickenpox may include … break, and a crust or scab forms while the skin heals. During this time, new "crops" of spots appear, form …
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… pose health risks if they break and the mercury spills. What are the health effects of exposure to elemental … and they have limited ability to eliminate mercury. In pregnancy, the developing baby’s nervous system is of particular concern. What do I do if there is a mercury spill in my home? …
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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. When infants are infected with hepatitis B …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is Giardia ? Giardia is a parasite that infects the … to other people in their families. Giardia can also spread during sexual activity when there is contact with feces. … food or drinks prepared with untreated water, especially during international travel Use safe sex practices and try …
