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… is the common name for N,N-diethyl-m-toluamide. DEET is the active ingredient in the most effective and widely used … may wish to consider the use of non-chemical methods as a first line of defense. What are the age restrictions when … in this age group if you are in or going to an area with active WNV. Use an insect repellent with 10% or less DEET. …
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… 6 months to less than 5 years of age Pregnant people at any stage of pregnancy Seniors 65 years and older Residents of …
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… or infant formula mixed with well water, unless it has first been tested safe for nitrate levels. If possible, … . First Nations Health Authority 1 866 913-0033 Fraser Health …
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… get the chickenpox vaccine as a series of 2 doses. The first dose is given at 12 months of age and the second dose … been immunized. They get the second dose 6 weeks after the first dose. People who had chickenpox before their 1st … other blood products within the past 12 months Have active untreated tuberculosis Are pregnant or planning to …
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… 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 …
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… vaccine can receive it for free as long as they get their first dose before they turn 19 and the last dose before they … sex with males, including those who may not yet be sexually active and are questioning their sexual orientation Males … It is best to get immunized before becoming sexually active and coming in contact with HPV because the vaccines …
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… vaccine is given to infants as a series of 2 doses. The first is given at 2 months of age, and the second at 12 … not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For information …
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… sleeping surface. Room sharing is recommended for the first 6 months and can protect against Sudden Infant Death … more information. How can I get my baby to sleep? For the first few months, your baby may sleep for about 18 out of … For example, “Jason woke up early this morning and the first thing he did was crawl into bed with his daddy. Then …
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… is often white, thick, clumpy and odourless; this is your first yeast infection, or red, irritated and/or swollen skin … your symptoms are those of a yeast infection; this is your first yeast infection; or you have repeated symptoms of … you have a sexually transmitted infection and are sexually active, it is important to tell your sexual partner(s). This …
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… or leukemia (hematological malignancies) who are being actively treated or have been in remission and off treatment … your mouth, mix drinks or make ice cubes without boiling it first. Please note that boiling water will get rid of … should not be used unless the water supply is disinfected first. If you plan to install a drinking water filter in …
