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… infections. CPO are usually a low risk and rarely cause an infection in healthy people. If they spread from the … hands frequently. For more information on hand washing, see HealthLinkBC File #85 Hand washing: Help stop the spread of … dry your hands. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Sanitizer can be used as long …
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… arm, leg or other body part. This kind of infection can cause gangrene – the death of tissue in a part of the body. … For more information on group A streptococcus, see HealthLinkBC File #106 Group A Streptococcal Infections . … such as heart, lung or liver disease, complications from alcoholism or diabetes Recent close contact with a person …
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… frustrated easily Cries less but may whimper or whine more Uses the word ‘no’ correctly or shakes head May have a … child health and development, see the following resources: HealthLinkBC File #92a Your Child and Play HealthLinkBC File #92c Your Child’s Feelings HealthLinkBC …
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… What is shigellosis? Shigellosis is an infection caused by Shigella bacteria. These bacteria live in the … or eating food. For more information on hand washing, see HealthLinkBC File #85 Hand washing: Help stop the spread of … the spread of shigellosis. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #59a Food safety: Easy ways to make food …
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… traveller’s diarrhea and cholera, which are infections caused by 2 types of bacteria. The vaccine is approved by … care provider. For more information on Reye Syndrome, see HealthLinkBC File #84 Reye Syndrome . After getting any … take food and drink precautions. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #41a Health advice for travellers . Mature …
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… vaccines are provided for free. For more information see HealthLinkBC File #23a Meningococcal C conjugate (Men-C) vaccine and HealthLinkBC File #23b Meningococcal quadrivalent vaccines . … in the clinic for 15 minutes after getting any vaccine because there is an extremely rare possibility, less than 1 in a …
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… recommended and provided free to pregnant people in every pregnancy. The vaccine should be given at 27-32 weeks of … Headache, fatigue, muscle or joint soreness, chills, nausea, diarrhea and mild fever may also occur. Acetaminophen … Reye Syndrome. For more information on Reye Syndrome, see HealthLinkBC File #84 Reye Syndrome . It is important to …
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… keep longer as it destroys many of the microbes that can cause spoilage. Raw freshly pressed or squeezed juices are not … information about food safety, please visit the following: HealthLinkBC File #03 Pasteurized and raw milk HealthLinkBC File #22 Home canning - How to avoid botulism …
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… contaminated foods or liquids. Symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps, fever or blood in stools. … be swallowed. For more information on hand washing, visit HealthLinkBC File #85 Hand washing: Help stop the spread of … food and drinks that might irritate your stomach, such as alcohol, coffee, strong tea, sugary drinks, spicy food, …
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… your immune system makes to fight germs, such as viruses or bacteria. Health Canada has approved Ig. Is immune … A vaccine, you do not need Ig. For more information, go to HealthLinkBC File #33 Hepatitis A Vaccine . How can I … vaccine, you do not need Ig. For more information, visit HealthLinkBC File #14a Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) Vaccine …
