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… can be life-threatening. Seniors 65 years and older, infants and very young children, people who have lung or … with influenza, treating symptoms can help. Follow the self-care advice below: Get plenty of rest and stay home from work, school, daycare and running errands when you are sick Drink extra …
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… should not be sent home or kept home from school or daycare because of head lice. If one person in the household … dimethicone. Some chemical treatments may not be safe for infants, young children, pregnant or nursing people or other individuals. Speak to your health care provider or pharmacist to find out which is best for …
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… household contacts of someone living with HBV and health care providers. For more information, visit HealthLinkBC … garbage, including bandages, tissues, tampons, razors or dental floss Use a solution of 9 parts water to 1 part … adults will develop chronic HBV infection, whereas more infants infected at birth will likely develop chronic …
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… good personal hygiene (cleaning) practices and being careful about what you eat and drink are the best ways to … the recipe below. Use only until you’re able to get medical care: Glass #1 - 8 oz fruit juice, ½ tsp corn syrup, sugar … used to prevent or treat dehydration in children under 12. Infants should continue to receive breastmilk or formula in …
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… Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese As a parent or caregiver, you can help your child learn important food … Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child care providers (#110b) Feeding your baby formula: Before you … 6 to 12 months old (#69h) Iron-rich foods for babies and toddlers (#69i) Vegan feeding guidelines for babies and …
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… highly effective drugs to treat HCV are covered by BC PharmaCare. These drugs have few side effects and are easier to … you are living with HCV Do not share razors, toothbrushes, dental floss, nail files or other items that could have tiny … garbage (for example, bandages, tissues, tampons, razors, dental floss) Clean and disinfect areas that could have …
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… child’s life to get started Make sure that everyone who cares for your child is using the same approach to toilet … when they are first learning. You may choose to let your toddler go without pants around the easily cleaned parts of … in case your child has an accident. Talk to your health care provider if your child does not use the toilet during …
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… Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child care providers (#110b) Feeding your baby formula: Before you … 6 to 12 months old (#69h) Iron-rich foods for babies and toddlers (#69i) Vegan feeding guidelines for babies and toddlers (#69j) Vegetarian feeding guidelines for babies and …
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… to blood or body fluids and your test results. The health care provider may also try to determine whether the person’s … breast milk, tissue, or sperm Do not share toothbrushes, dental floss, razors, or other items that may have blood or … anything with blood on it, such as tampons, pads, tissues, dental floss, and bandages. Put sharp items such as used …
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… are free. Call your local public health unit or health care provider to make an appointment. Check what you know . … That is why every parent is asked to call their health care provider if any unusual or unexpected side effects … do not cause autism, multiple sclerosis, diabetes, sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), or other illnesses. These …
