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… without proper ventilation may also help mould grow. How do I know if my home has moulds? Look for discoloration … such as kitchens and bathrooms Run the bathroom fan while showering and for 30 minutes after Vent clothes dryers to the … air conditioning system parts. Empty drip pans regularly. Keep stagnant water sources clean and disinfected Do not use …
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… air pollution or other physical or chemical irritants; however the information provided in this HealthLinkBC File … course) of the antibiotics and that they are taken on time. How is it spread? Pinkeye caused by a bacterial or viral … it on the forehead You should only need 1 drop at a time Keep your eye drops in the fridge, so the coolness will let …
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… Document Tigrinya Document Ukrainian Document Vietnamese Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting … getting immunized because of a cold or other mild illness. However, if you have concerns speak with your health care … contact with an infected person's saliva such as by sharing food, drinks or cigarettes, or by kissing. It also spreads …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting … getting immunized because of a cold or other mild illness. However, if you have concerns, speak with your health care … (stool) of an infected person. This can happen from eating food or drinking water contaminated with stool. Haemophilus …
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… and transmit the virus. Some of these are present in B.C. However, the number of mosquitos infected with WNV in B.C. … risk of WNV infection in people in B.C. is considered low. How can I protect myself? Any activity that prevents … wear full-length pants and a long–sleeved shirt to keep mosquitoes from biting. Mosquitoes that can carry WNV …
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… Over time, babies gradually sleep longer during the night. How can I make sure that my child is safe when they are … and warm, but not too hot) Breastfeeding has also been shown to reduce the risk of SIDs. Room sharing is when your … baby back to sleep. If you do feed your baby in the night, keep the room dark and quiet. Don’t stimulate your baby by …
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… examined by a health care provider and have lab tests done. How is it spread? The sexually transmitted organisms that … I am taking antibiotics? There is very little evidence to show that antibiotics stop hormonal forms of birth control … you are being treated with antibiotics, it is important to keep using your birth control as you normally would. If you …
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… is weakened. This is because the immune system is what keeps the TB germs in a sleeping state and prevents them from multiplying. How is a TB skin test done? A TST is a two-part test. First … means you do not need to have another TST in the future. Keep a record of your positive TST results as proof The TST …
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… some mouth parts behind, which can cause an infection. How to remove a tick yourself If you can remove the tick … lid along with a cotton ball dampened with water to keep it alive. Do not use rubbing alcohol or any other … can be disposed of in your household garbage once dead. How do I avoid getting bitten by a tick? You can help …
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… need to see a health care provider and have lab tests done. How is it spread? Gonorrhea is passed from one person to … I am taking antibiotics? There is very little evidence to show that antibiotics make hormonal forms of birth control … you are being treated with antibiotics, it is important to keep using your birth control as you normally would. If you …
