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… each year. What can I do to prevent foodborne illness? Wash your hands Wash your hands before you eat or handle any food, and after you use the bathroom. Scrub all parts of your hands with soap for at least 20 seconds and rinse them …
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… adequate filtration and recirculation of the water in your hot tub or pool. How can I make sure the water is safe? … chemicals are within the recommended range prior to using your pool or hot tub. Disinfectants kill germs. However, … damage. Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions for your chemicals and disinfection equipment. *Special note: …
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… Tigrinya Document Ukrainian Document Vietnamese Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting all vaccines on time, your child can be protected from many diseases over a … approved by Health Canada and is provided free as part of your child's routine immunizations. Call your health care …
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… Spanish Document Vietnamese Hearing is important for your child’s social and emotional growth. The ability to hear well also supports your child as they learn to talk and eventually to read and … following HealthLinkBC Files: HealthLinkBC File #50a Your Baby’s Immune System and Vaccines HealthLinkBC File #50b The …
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… Canada approved the vaccine. It will be free as part of your child's routine immunizations. Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should … influenzae type b (DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib) vaccine (#105) Your baby's immune system and vaccines (#50a) The benefits of …
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… outbreak in late pregnancy can pass the infection to their baby during a vaginal childbirth. What are the symptoms? … liver, lungs or brain. If you are pregnant, and you or your partner have a history of herpes, it is important to inform your health care provider. There are steps that can be taken …
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… concerns and their symptoms early on, you will know when your child needs to see an eye doctor. How developed is my … have a family history. If you know of vision concerns in your family, your child's eyes should be examined by an eye doctor …
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… routine immunizations. If you have questions about where your child's immunizations will be given, talk to your immunization provider prior to your visit. For a full … outer section of the leg. Repeat steps 2 and 3 on your baby’s other leg for the 2 and 4 month immunization visits. …
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… vaginal fluid Sharing sex toys Syphilis can also spread to your baby during pregnancy or birth. This is known as congenital … can be transmitted during any of the 4 stages of infection. Your risk of having syphilis is greater if you already have …
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… control or constipation. To confirm that you have HTLV-1, your health care provider may send you for a blood test. How … in people who are 40 years or older Giving birth or breastfeeding. About one quarter of mothers who are infected with … the virus to their babies at birth or through breastfeeding, especially if they breastfeed for 6 months or more …
