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… 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 … you are prepared. How do I protect myself and others? Teach children to never touch used needles, syringes or condoms, …
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… Bring medication to help prevent and treat diarrhea Have a dental check-up Take an extra pair of glasses or contact … safety please visit HealthLinkBC File #26 Sun safety for children Safe sex Always use a condom for sexual … advice for travellers (#41a) Travel immunizations for adults (#41c) Travelling with children (#41d) Traveller's …
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… and stored in a locked location or out of the reach of children. Your local pool supplier may offer water testing … time. You should know what the number is and not exceed it. Children and supervision Children must be supervised at all … not in use. Children are at higher risk of overheating than adults. Keep small children, especially infants, out of hot …
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… (strep) bacteria or both. It is more common in children than adults and often occurs in the summer. Impetigo is usually … Is impetigo serious? Impetigo is usually a mild infection. Children with impetigo will have little discomfort other …
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… who smokes or vapes, and those who are nearby, especially children. There are ways to reduce the risks, such as by … birth weight. How does second-hand smoke harm babies and children? Children are at higher risk of getting sick from second-hand …
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… include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain and fever. Children 5 years and under are at a higher risk of getting … higher risk foods Some types of foods are higher risk for children 5 and under. Avoid serving: Unpasteurized milk and … eggs, meat, poultry or seafood Raw sprouts Honey for children under 1 year Don’t prepare foods when you are sick …
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… seconds, and rub hands together to create lather (to help children wash their hands long enough, sing the ABC song) … cages or litter boxes Clean around the house When should children wash their hands? Children should always wash their hands before they eat or …
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… contact with household articles, such as a toothbrush, dental floss or a razor contaminated with blood from a … risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to … It is recommended that parents or guardians and their children discuss consent for immunization. Children under …
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… redness and swelling where the vaccine was given. Some children may experience fever, fussiness or fatigue. … risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to … that may have blood on them such as toothbrushes, razors, dental floss, nail files, needles used for injecting drugs, …
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… 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 …
