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… Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What are the risks of drinking during pregnancy? There are a number of risks for … beer, wine, spirits, coolers and ciders can harm the fetus. Drinking more than 3 standard drinks at one time (binge drinking), and regular drinking in pregnancy (everyday) are …
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… polio vaccine is mostly given as a booster dose to adults who had a series of polio vaccine in childhood and … dose is given 6 to 12 months after the second dose. In young children, immunization against polio is combined with … of an infected person. This can happen by eating food or drinking water contaminated with stool. Due to immunization, …
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… people do not need to take extra precautions with their drinking water. Ask your doctor or nurse practioner how weak … is, and whether you need to take extra precautions. How can drinking water become contaminated? Drinking water can contain different organisms, including …
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… to the face and hands. Prolonged use should be avoided Adults and children older than 12 years . Use an insect … of the instructions on the label, including proper use for young children Adults should apply repellent for children. … blackflies. These products should not be used on children younger than 3 years old. It should not be applied more than …
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… occurs before we are 18 years of age. By the time we are adults, many of us have soaked up more than enough UV rays … to protect my baby from the sun and heat? Yes. Babies younger than 12 months of age are especially sensitive to UV … tanning beds and/or sun lamps are regulated by provincial law that does not allow children under 18 years old to use …
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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 … pathogens, you will need to disinfect water used for drinking, making ice cubes, washing uncooked fruits and … disinfecting water, see HealthLinkBC File #49b Disinfecting drinking water , or contact your local environmental health …
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… Seniors 65 years and older, infants and very young children, people who have lung or heart diseases, … from about 1 day before to 5 days after symptoms start. Young children may be able to spread the virus for a longer …
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… and even if you do not feel thirsty Avoid drinking large amounts of caffeinated, sugary or … illness HealthLinkBC File #35b Safety for infants and young children during extreme heat For more information on … during extreme heat (#35a) Safety for infants and young children during extreme heat (#35b) Heat-related …
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… to eat along with a new food for them to try. Sometimes young children want the same foods over and over again. This … Child Nutrition Series Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child care providers (#110b) Feeding …
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… of getting sick from pneumococcal infections including: Adults 65 years and older Residents of long-term care and … polysaccharide vaccine because it is not effective in young children. These children receive the pneumococcal …
