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… against 4 diseases: Tetanus Diphtheria Pertussis (whooping cough) Polio The vaccine is approved by Health Canada and is … the Tdap-IPV vaccine? The vaccine is given as one dose to children at 4 to 6 years of age. This is a booster dose for … by ambulance to the nearest emergency department. If symptoms develop after you leave the clinic, call 9-1-1 or …
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… bacterial enteric (intestinal) disease in B.C. What are the symptoms of a Campylobacter infection? Campylobacter … which means it usually ends without treatment. Symptoms may include: Mild to severe diarrhea Bloody … File #49b Disinfecting Drinking Water Make sure children, especially those who handle pets, wash their hands …
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… quickly and can cause death if left untreated. What are the symptoms of a severe allergic reaction? Symptoms of a severe allergic reaction can start within … anaphylaxsis can include any of the following: Breathing : coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, chest pain or …
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… liver caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). What are the symptoms? After the virus enters your body, it may take weeks to months to develop symptoms or signs of illness. Symptoms of HBV infection may … or cutlery or sharing meals with someone with HBV infection Coughing or sneezing Through water or food What should I do …
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… the surface of the skin to live, feed and lay eggs. Scabies symptoms occur when the skin reacts to the mites, their eggs … spread mites to other people before and after you develop symptoms and for as long as you remain untreated. Although … directions exactly. Some treatments may not be suitable for children, pregnant people or those who are breastfeeding or …
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… Yersinia bacteria. It is easy for people, especially young children, to get infected by putting their hands or fingers … they have handled an infected pet or animal. What are the symptoms? Symptoms usually appear 3 to 7 days after you are infected. …
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… such as child care centers. The risk is greatest for young children who are not yet toilet-trained where there is poor … activity when there is contact with feces. What are the symptoms of giardiasis? Giardiasis may cause diarrhea, … and pale greasy stools, nausea, weight loss and fatigue. Symptoms start about 1 to 3 weeks after exposure to the …
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… protects against: Tetanus Diphtheria Pertussis (whooping cough) The vaccine is approved by Health Canada and is free … to all students in grade 9. This is a booster dose for children immunized against these diseases at a younger age. … by ambulance to the nearest emergency department. If symptoms develop after you leave the clinic, call 9-1-1 or …
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… help reduce these risks. If you experience heat-related symptoms or increased contractions it is important to speak … exist to reduce your risk of heat-related illness What are symptoms of mild to moderate heat-related illness? Some … For more information on heat-related illness and keeping children safe during extreme heat, visit: HealthLinkBC File …
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… an unclean environment. Head lice are commonly spread among children and adults who have close head-to-head contact. … can be part of a family’s hygiene routine. What are the symptoms of head lice? Often people who have head lice will have no symptoms. Symptoms of head lice may include: Crawling or …
