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… website at www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/managing-your-health/immunizations/flu . The inactivated influenza … within 8 weeks of getting an influenza vaccine without another cause being identified GBS is a rare condition that … it to others by: Getting an influenza vaccine Staying home when you are ill Washing your hands regularly Cleaning …
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… to person when tiny bits of infected stool get into another person’s mouth, food or water. Exposure to infected … oral-anal (mouth to anus) contact, getting stool on your fingers and then touching your mouth, or by putting … have their hands washed properly in day care centers and at home. This is very important for children who are not fully …
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… How damaging is UV radiation? When exposed to UV radiation, your body produces and releases more melanin (a skin pigment) to absorb the UV radiation. This makes your skin darken and is a sign of skin damage. There are two … serious health concern as UVA and UVB radiation can affect your skin, eyes, and immune system. UVA causes immediate …
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… virus (HBV). What are the symptoms? After the virus enters your body, it may take weeks to months to develop symptoms … spread? HBV is spread through contact with the blood and other body fluids of someone with HBV infection. Blood, … or piercing Use a bleach solution to clean areas of your home or personal items that could have blood on them. Mix 9 …
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… It can quickly affect several different organs including your liver, lungs and kidneys. Since TSS develops quickly, … These symptoms will develop quickly and are severe. Other symptoms may include pain at the site of a wound, … What is the treatment for TSS? TSS cannot be treated at home. Hospital care is required to treat a staph infection …
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… is cooked thoroughly. E. coli are also sometimes found in other foods including fruits and vegetables, as well as in … Do not try cooking frozen or partially frozen meat Wash your hands thoroughly before preparing food, after handling … File #03 Pasteurized and raw milk HealthLinkBC File #22 Home canning - How to avoid botulism HealthLinkBC File #59a …
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… they rely on or trust. Abuse of older adults can occur at home, in the community, or in institutional settings. It can … the man has developed a disabling condition and relies on others for help. How do men and women experience abuse … vulnerable to this type of abuse because they may depend on others to help them with financial matters. Also, some older …
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… used to keep biting insects, such as mosquitoes, away from your skin and clothing. Some repellents are also helpful … with the virus. It is possible for people, horses and other animals to become infected if they are bitten by a … that DEET poses a risk to pregnant or breastfeeding mothers, or their children. However, pregnant or …
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… children are routinely given in grade 6 and grade 9 (and other grades if children are behind in immunization or at … Files for immunizations given in school will be sent home. Parents or guardians and their children are encouraged …
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… about their world through all of the sounds around them. If your child cannot hear well, they will likely have trouble … hearing screening may happen in the hospital before you go home or in your community soon after birth. Most babies born … hard to detect. Mild hearing loss is sometimes mistaken for other concerns, and it may cause a child to appear …
