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… the vaccine. These people need 3 doses of the vaccine. The first 2 doses are given 4 to 8 weeks apart. The third dose is given 6 to 12 months after … not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For more …
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… immediate access to at least one employee who: Has a valid first aid and CPR certificate Is knowledgeable about each … to communicate with emergency workers Can easily access first aid supplies, including when care is provided off the … for Nutrition, Food service and Dining in Long Term Care Homes at …
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… For decades, asbestos was used as a building material in homes and other buildings. Asbestos was also commonly used … environmental health officer at your health authority: First Nations Health Authority 604-693-6500 or toll-free …
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… that are hardest to eliminate (for many people, this is the first session after waking up) Reduce the concentration of … services are available Talk Tobacco – A free program for First Nations, Inuit, Métis and urban Indigenous people who …
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… been used to disinfect water? Chlorine disinfectants were first added to a public water supply in North America in … water travels through the distribution system to your home through a network of pipes. In some cases, pipes can … and less expensive. This makes them a better choice for homeowners who have their own water supply systems. It also …
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… information on recreational water quality testing. Take a first aid course Take a first aid course that teaches: Rescue breathing … these courses. See St. John Ambulance at www.sja.ca/en/first-aid-training/find-your-course . Wear life …
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… as long as they are not visibly dirty. How should I wash my baby’s hands? To properly wash your baby’s hands, follow the steps below: Wash with plain soap … Wash your hands before you: Prepare or eat food Feed a baby or child, including breastfeeding Give a child medicine …
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… People who developed Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) within 8 weeks of getting a tetanus vaccine, without another cause … influenzae type b (DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib) vaccine (#105) Your baby's immune system and vaccines (#50a) The benefits of …
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… not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For more …
