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… Breastfeeding is the best way to reduce the risk of foodborne and waterborne illness. You should purify (boil … one type of bacteria that causes traveller’s diarrhea. Following good personal hygiene (cleaning) practices and … who are no longer nursing should continue to eat solid food in addition to ORS. For more information For more …
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… hepatitis B and polio. For more information, see the following HealthLinkBC Files: HealthLinkBC File #105 … through saliva when people kiss or share things such as food, utensils and drinks. Babies and children can become …
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… need to be removed. What can contribute to tooth decay? The following factors may contribute to early childhood tooth decay: Frequent Eating(especially sticky or sugary foods) Constant use of a baby bottle or sippy cup filled …
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… The MMR vaccine is also provided free of charge to the following people: Infants aged 6 to 11 months who will be … contact with an infected person's saliva when sharing food, drinks, cigarettes or by kissing. Measles , also known … on measles, mumps, rubella and varicella, see the following HealthLinkBC Files: HealthLinkBC File #14b Measles …
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… than from the vaccine. The risks of serious reactions following MMRV vaccine have not been established. They may … contact with an infected person’s saliva when sharing food, drinks, cigarettes, or by kissing. Varicella can also … on measles, mumps, rubella and varicella, see the following HealthLinkBC Files: HealthLinkBC File #14a …
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… The vaccine is recommended, but not provided free, for the following people: Laboratory workers routinely exposed to … can occur through activities such as kissing or sharing of food, drinks, cigarettes, lipsticks, water bottles, mouth …
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… is only a concern if you use it for drinking or preparing food. Exposure through breathing and skin contact is not … (SCC) accredited. The treatment device should meet the following standards: NSF/ANSI Standard 62 on drinking water …
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… way to prevent mosquito bites. Check the product label for instructions on proper use. For more information about … (dead or alive). If you need to move a dead bird, the following precautions should be taken: Do not touch dead or …
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… is prepared from donated human blood that is tested for safety. All blood donors are screened for exposure to …
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… BSE in cows. No part of these cattle has entered the human food supply. None of the reported cases of vCJD resulted … cows. For more information on BSE, visit the Canadian Food Inspection Agency at … the spread of BSE are not allowed to enter animal and human food chains. For more information, visit Overview of …
