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… new HBV infections each year due to B.C.’s routine infant, school-age and high-risk adult immunization programs. Most … I have been exposed to hepatitis B virus? See your health care provider as soon as possible. If you have not completed … How can I tell if I have HBV infection? Your health care provider can order blood tests to see if you have a new …
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… some of these infections include: Fetuses and infants Young children The elderly People with weakened immune systems … its feces, toys, treats or food. Wash your hands before preparing food, eating or smoking Make sure that children … systems should discuss the risk of disease with their healthcare provider before getting a pet For more information on …
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… your doctor, a qualified exercise professional or health care provider about the best type of exercise program for … and resources, ask your doctor about a fall risk management plan tailored to you. If you do fall, report it to your health care provider and discuss medical, environmental and …
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… Other symptoms can include skin flushing and rashes. As children tend to drink more water per unit of body weight … arsenic is only a concern if you use it for drinking or preparing food. Exposure through breathing and skin contact … over treatment devices for private homes. Owners must be careful and select an appropriate treatment device. The …
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… mumps, rubella and varicella (MMRV) vaccine What if I am planning on getting pregnant? If you are a woman of … a blood test for rubella immunity as part of your prenatal care. If you are not immune, you should be immunized after … risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to …
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… after visiting a petting zoo or open farm, see your health care provider right away. Who is most at risk of becoming sick? Young children, pregnant people, seniors and people with a … This can happen through eating, sucking fingers or when children put toys into their mouths. An animal's saliva or …
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… internal bleeding. HUS can be especially harmful for young children, the elderly, people with weakened immune systems … or partially frozen meat Wash your hands thoroughly before preparing food, after handling raw meat, and after using the … diarrhea for more than a few days, you should see a health care provider. Drinking lots of fluids is important to …
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… diarrhea and nausea, and may even lead to death. Babies, children, elderly or people with immune deficiencies or … impact on the development of healthy bones and teeth in children. For more information see HealthLinkBC File #28 … sample bottles and instructions. Read the instructions carefully and follow them exactly. The lab (or your local …
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… them. One ECP contains a progestin called levonorgestrel (Plan B, and generics such as Contingency One). It is … inserted into your uterus (via your vagina) by your health care provider. When inserted within 7 days of unprotected … hours of taking the progestin-only ECP, contact your health care provider because you may need to take another dose. If …
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… not serviced by a municipal (centralized) treatment plant need to have an onsite sewage system. This needs to be … parts: Septic tank, which may also include a treatment plant Dispersal area, which is usually a series of … for final treatment How does a septic tank or treatment plant work? Septic tank A septic tank is a watertight, …
