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… Contact with blood or body fluids: Protecting against infection Last updated November 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File … other blood borne illnesses. Body fluids, such as sweat, tears, vomit or urine may contain and pass on these viruses … blood is present in the fluid, but the risk is low. What should I do if I come into contact with blood or body …
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… Helping your 1 to 3 Year old child eat well Last updated November 1, 2022 … Document Spanish Document Vietnamese As a parent or caregiver, you can help your child learn important food skills … how to eat well and makes mealtimes more enjoyable. What should I offer my child to eat? Offer your child nutritious …
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… Your child's development from birth to 3 years Last updated April … a way of communicating needs Coos and gurgles happily when given attention Startles at noise and responds to sounds in …
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… Meal and snack ideas for your 1 to 3 year old child Last updated November 1, 2022 HealthLink BC … habits and meet their energy and nutrient needs. What foods should I offer my child? Give your child the same foods that you and the rest of your …
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… Why seniors should get the inactivated influenza (flu) vaccine Last … from influenza. For this reason, seniors aged 65 years and older are advised to get an inactivated influenza … less severe and last a shorter time compared to influenza infection. When should seniors get the influenza vaccine? It …
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… If the airway is partly blocked, the body tries to clear the airway by coughing. If the airway is completely … them to cough the object or food out. However, you should take the child to the emergency room right away to … Have children sit up while eating and drinking Do not give children anything to eat or drink while they are …
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… Preventing Water-Borne Infections For People with Weakened Immune Systems Last … have been in remission and off treatment for less than 1 year; hematopoietic stem cell transplant recipients; and … from animal feces. If you have a weak immune system, you should not drink water from surface sources or groundwater …
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… armpit (axillary method) In the mouth (oral method) In the ear (tympanic method) In the rectum/bum (rectal method) What type of thermometer should I use? A digital thermometer is best for taking … do not themselves rule in or rule out the presence of infection. NCIT’s are not the recommended temperature taking …
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… or travel clinic staff for advice before travelling. What should I bring? Insect repellant containing DEET or Icaridin … baby. Feeding your child gets them to swallow and prevents ear pain. What immunizations will my child need? Make sure … nurse about which vaccines your child needs and the risk of infection while travelling. How can I prevent illness? …
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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the Hib vaccine? The Hib vaccine protects against infection from the bacteria Haemophilus influenzae type b … Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the Hib vaccine? Children between 2 months and 59 …
