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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is in childhood … salts – Aluminum salts have been used in vaccines for many years. They improve the body’s immune response to the … vaccine. So while human or animal cells may be used in the earlier stages of making the vaccine, no cells are present …
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… instead of saturated fats can help reduce your risk of heart disease. What are some food sources of fat? Unsaturated … margarine, coconut and palm oil Cook and bake from scratch using healthy fats more often than buying packaged, … healthy eating information, visit HealthLinkBC File #68a Heart Healthy Eating for People with High Cholesterol . …
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… want to take an anti-nausea medication for the symptoms Wear loose clothing and comfortable shoes Drink plenty of … Protect your skin and eyes from damage caused by the sun. Wear clothing that covers your skin and eyes such as a hat … permit sexual fluids to enter your body Injury prevention Wear closed-toe shoes to prevent cuts, wounds, insect or …
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… can harm the intellectual development, behaviour, size and hearing of developing fetuses, infants and young children. … day, and a sample taken first thing in the morning before using water will generally show any problems. If your home …
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… their hands to make sure it is done well, and to help them learn how to do it correctly. How can I avoid spreading germs …
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… syndrome. Do not give ASA or Aspirin® to anyone under 18 years of age to manage symptoms such as fever, headache and … use ibuprofen for relief of symptoms in children under 18 years of age. Examples of ibuprofen include Advil® and … (SIDS) or a psychiatric illness. What is the treatment? Early diagnosis and treatment in a hospital can save your …
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… vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain and fever. Children 5 years and under are at a higher risk of getting sick because … poultry or seafood Raw sprouts Honey for children under 1 year Don’t prepare foods when you are sick If you have any …
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… VRE last? Healthy people may carry VRE for weeks or even years, and may clear the bacteria from their bodies without treatment. … it is important for you to wash your hands regularly using hand soap and water. Using an alcohol hand rub may …
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… Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Beginning dental care early is important for your child’s health. Dental care keep … lifetime. Healthy baby teeth help children eat and speak clearly. Baby teeth guide permanent adult teeth into the … at bedtime) Not brushing your child’s teeth daily Not using fluoride tooth paste According to the Canadian Dental …
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… Spanish Document Vietnamese Medical and scientific research shows that absorption of even very low levels of lead … repairing or disturbing lead paint through normal wear-and-tear such as paint on doors, windows, stairs and … I test my home? You can check painted surfaces for lead by using a home lead test kit or sending a paint chip sample to …
