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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Why should I disinfect my drinking water? Water from lakes, … The germs, called pathogens, can lead to water-borne infections. Water-borne illnesses can lead to severe … an indicator of human or animal waste A flood, fire, earthquake or other event has disrupted the water supply in …
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… is an extremely small risk of passing some blood-borne infections through the use of TIg. Since blood screening and … hepatitis B or hepatitis C in people who received TIg. Who should get tetanus immune globulin? Your health care … given. The risk of thrombosis is increased in those: 45 years of age and older With a history of thrombosis With risk …
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… The vaccine helps protect against typhoid disease, an infection caused by typhoid bacteria. The vaccine is … food and drink precautions while you are travelling. Who should get the vaccine? People travelling to or working in … routinely exposed to typhoid bacteria, such as certain researchers and lab employees People who live in the same house …
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… If you have answered ‘no’ to any of the above, read on to learn more. What is the immune system and how does it work? … Memory cells help the immune system respond quickly to an infection and prevent disease. How does a vaccine work? … time. To protect your baby as soon as possible, your baby should get their vaccines starting at 2 months of age. Most …
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… If you have answered ‘no’ to any of the above, read on to learn more. Are vaccines safe? Yes. Vaccines are safe for … Vaccines must pass many safety tests before they are ever given to people. When a new vaccine is ready to be tested in … make sure it is safe and effective. If there are people who should not receive the vaccine because of safety concerns, …
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… cells in the intestines. The most common symptom of C. diff infection is diarrhea. In fact, it is the most frequent … and rub your hands together to create lather. To help children wash their hands, sing the alphabet song Rinse … the antibiotic that led to the infection. However, you should not stop taking your antibiotics until you have been …
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… Q fever. These bacteria can live for months and even years in dust or soil. What are the symptoms of Q fever? … influenza. Symptoms that may appear in 2 to 3 weeks after infection include: Rapid onset of fever Chills and sweating … to be around birthing products Separate indoor facilities should be set aside for animal birthing, where possible Keep …
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… who have anemia feel tired or weak, and may have a racing heartbeat and trouble catching their breath. Why is folate … with a neural tube defect? NTDs can happen during the very early weeks of pregnancy, when you may not know that you are … with 400 mcg (0.4 mg) of folic acid every day. What should I look for when choosing a multivitamin with folic …
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… The transducer creates sound waves that the human ear cannot hear. The ultrasound machine detects sound waves … with a full bladder. At what stage of my pregnancy should I have a prenatal ultrasound? Your physician, midwife … The sonographer performing the ultrasound is not able to give you detailed information about what they see on the …
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… updated September 17, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 69i Child Nutrition Series Download PDF Document English … Offer iron-rich foods every day Your baby’s first foods should be rich in iron. Offer your baby iron-rich foods: At … increase the risk of iron deficiency if it’s introduced too early. You can start offering small amounts of pasteurized …
