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… had. Ideally, it is best to avoid breast/chest feeding for about 2 hours after drinking for each alcoholic beverage … other effects of alcohol be diagnosed? If you are worried about your infant or child, speak to your health care …
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… sometimes a rash on the body. These symptoms generally last about 1 week, but they can last for several weeks or months. … label for instructions on proper use. For more information about insect repellents, see HealthLinkBC File #96 Insect …
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… the use of pest control products containing Btk for about 40 years. It is the most widely used pest control … cleared from the air before going outdoors, usually after about 1 hour. For more information Sign up for the spongy …
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… as irritable bowel syndrome, colorectal cancer, eating disorders, underactive thyroid, diabetes, Parkinson’s disease, … a bowel obstruction, check with your health care provider about whether a high fibre diet is right for you. Diet … your body depend on them. Talk to your health care provider about the use of laxatives to manage your constipation. …
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… a long period of time, talk to your health care provider about the risks of Japanese encephalitis. Discuss the … by a virus. Symptoms appear 5 to 15 days after infection. About 1 in 200 infected with the virus will develop …
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… Offer your child 3 small meals and 2 to 3 snacks at about the same time each day. This will help them build … for children ages 5 and under If you have questions about your child’s food intake, call 8-1-1 to speak to a …
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… to graze on the dispersal area If you have questions about how sewage systems work or about local requirements, contact your regional health …
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… your lungs, making it harder to breathe. In North America, about 1 out of 3 people with HPS have died. Is there a … health unit or WorkSafe BC can provide more information about mask operation, use and limitations. For more …
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… problems. It can also cause heart failure and paralysis. About 1 in 10 people who get diphtheria may die. Pertussis , … can last several months and occurs more often at night. About 1 in 170 infants who get pertussis may die. What are …
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… dose of rotavirus vaccine. The risk of intussuception is about 1 to 2 cases for every 100,000 babies that get the … 1 baby a year in B.C. By comparison, each year in B.C. about 1 in 4,000 children under the age of 1 get …