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Hand foot and mouth disease

… with hand, foot and mouth disease is most contagious in the first week of their illness. They can spread the virus to … not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For more …

Pregnancy and folic acid folate Preventing neural tube defects

… vitamin A may cause birth defects, especially during the first trimester. If you choose to eat liver or liver products during the first trimester, have no more than 75 grams (2.5 ounces) per …

Why seniors should get the inactivated influenza flu vaccine

… the vaccine, especially those receiving the vaccine for the first time. Symptoms can include fever, headache, aching … about 1 to 4 days, or an average of 2 days, after you are first exposed to the influenza virus. Fever and other …

Fibre and Your Health

… grain” followed by the name of the grain as one of the first ingredients. For example, look for a whole grain flour as a first ingredient in bread. Whole wheat foods, such as 100% …

Japanese encephalitis vaccine

… not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For more … die or have permanent brain damage. Infection during the first 6 months of pregnancy may result in infection of the …

Facts about influenza the flu

… about 1 to 4 days, average of 2 days, after a person is first exposed to the influenza virus. Fever and other … not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For more …

Financial abuse of older adults

… Abuse and Information Line (SAIL), hosted by Seniors First BC, 604 437-1940 in Vancouver or toll-free at 1 866 437-1940, or visit https://seniorsfirstbc.ca/ Government of B.C. – Protection from Elder Abuse …

Reye syndrome

… ibuprofen in children under 6 months of age without first talking to your health care provider. Always use the …

Newborn blood spot card screening

… to double check the few disorders that can be missed on the first (early) screen. Can I wait and have my baby screened … is finished. These include: Re-running a test if the first test result was not clear Trying to find the reason …

Safety tips for swimmers

… 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 …