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… that makes tobacco addictive Nicotine pouches. They are another new product that do not contain tobacco but do have … the BC Smoking Cessation Program Behavioural coaching and other supports through QuitNow Culturally appropriate … ingredients that could put you at risk Do not vape around others. The second-hand vapour from an e-cigarette might be …
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… a condition where the vision in one eye is weaker than the other eye. The child's brain ignores the weak eye and uses … or use soft lighting What about wearing sunglasses and other types of protection? Ultraviolet (UV) rays from the …
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… a condition where the vision in one eye is weaker than the other eye. The child's brain ignores the weak eye and uses … or use soft lighting What about wearing sunglasses and other types of protection? Ultraviolet (UV) rays from the …
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… virus. Symptoms usually start suddenly and may include a fever, sore throat, headache or loss of appetite. Vomiting and diarrhea may also be present. The fever usually lasts one to 2 days. About 2 days after the … you or your child drink enough liquids to stay hydrated. Other complications such as meningitis (an infection of the …
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… saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. Janet and Nathan's story Janet thought … in the arm or leg where the vaccine is given, and a low fever that may last for a few days. Up to half of children … a vaccine may experience these side effects Children with a fever may have a seizure, but this rarely happens and these …
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… few days or one every week. Does my baby need anything other than human milk? Babies that are breastfed or chestfed …
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… the symptoms? Listeriosis can start with symptoms, such as: Fever Nausea Vomiting Diarrhea Muscle aches Headache … infection and even death. Symptoms of meningitis include fever, headache, stiff neck, loss of balance, decreased … seafood products You can reduce the risk of listeriosis and other foodborne pathogens by following good food handling …
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… as a nasal spray. The vaccine does not protect against other viruses that cause colds or gastroenteritis (vomiting … may include a runny or stuffy nose, cough, sore throat and fever. Other symptoms can include: Headache Decreased … vaccine, or any part of the vaccine (people with egg allergies can be safely immunized) Developed GBS within 8 …
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… first aid kit for common health concerns. Include pain and fever medication, cold remedies, tweezers, scissors, … medications. Carry a medical aid kit with medications, and other supplies you need for your trip While you travel to … diseases Insect bites can spread diseases such as dengue fever, malaria, yellow fever and Japanese encephalitis. Take …
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… water to keep it alive. Do not use rubbing alcohol or any other liquid. The container with the tick can be stored … bitten. Other diseases passed on by ticks include relapsing fever, tularemia, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF), Q fever, and anaplasmosis. All of these …
