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… infection include: Frequent watery (often explosive) diarrhea Abdominal cramps and bloating Nausea Flatulence … is cyclosporiasis treated? If you have prolonged or severe diarrhea, see your health care provider. Cyclosporiasis is … Antibiotic Wise at https://antibioticwise.ca Image … Cyclospora infection cyclosporiasis …
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… Salmonella bacteria. Symptoms include sudden stomach pain, diarrhea, fever, nausea and vomiting. Dehydration may be … become ill if you eat or drink contaminated food or beverages, or if you come into contact with infected animals or … if you have Salmonella or another infection that causes diarrhea Wash your hands before, during and after preparing …
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… food poisoning. Common symptoms include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain and fever. Children 5 years and under … middle of the food and avoid touching any bones. Some packaged foods are fully cooked and ready-to-eat. Other foods … sick If you have any illness that can spread, especially diarrhea, nausea or vomiting, you should not prepare food …
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… used. Use of these products will change depending on: the age of the child; how the product is applied; the amount of … it is removed. It is important to read and follow the package instructions carefully before using these products on … your appointment, outline the edges of the patch or bandage covering the cream with a pen. This will show your …
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… facilities The vaccine is also free for anyone 2 years of age and older with the following conditions: No spleen, or a … Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For …
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… your baby should get their vaccines starting at 2 months of age. Most vaccines need to be given as more than 1 dose, or … for babies. Babies need their first dose at 2 months of age to begin building protection against whooping cough. … infancy after 3 doses. The 4th dose given at 18 months of age is a booster dose to provide protection to last until …
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… Document Spanish Document Vietnamese One-third of people aged 65 and over who live in the community fall each year. … of injury-related deaths and hospitalizations for adults aged 65 years and older in B.C. Falls can lead to fractures … falls or ask your doctor about falls risk assessment and management. How can someone lower their risk of falling? There …
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… all milk sold to the public must be pasteurized and packaged in a licensed dairy plant. Only vitamins A and D may be … than outbreaks linked to pasteurized milk. Children and younger adults were found to be more affected by the … pasteurized. Milk that you buy must be pasteurized and packaged at a licensed dairy plant. Be cautious of raw milk from …
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… the presence of schistosomes and their larvae is higher Younger children’s skin can be more sensitive than the skin … swimmer’s itch may be present. Not all beaches have signage for swimmer’s itch. If you are unsure about the water, …
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… offer solid foods to your baby each day depends on their age and appetite. Work towards the following: By 8 months: 2 … foods help improve your baby’s coordination and encourage self-feeding. Safe finger foods include: Cooked and … textures as your baby gets older. Around 8 to 12 months of age, your baby will be able to bite and chew chopped foods …