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… Most infected people do not show any symptoms. A healthy person’s immune system usually prevents the parasite … touching anything that has come into contact with cat feces Eating raw or undercooked meats Drinking unpasteurized milk … their health care provider about whether they should be treating their drinking water or using bottled water Cats and …
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… poses a risk to pregnant or breastfeeding mothers, or their children. However, pregnant or breastfeeding women may wish … protected with mosquito netting tucked over baby carriers Children 6 months to 2 years of age . When children 6 months … 2 hours Protection times may be less than this if you are sweating, getting wet, or if the repellant is rubbed off your …
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… Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Protect your children. Get all their vaccines on time. The vaccines are … https://immunizebc.ca/chickenpox . Vaccines protect children from serious illness, disability, and death. Be sure your children get all their vaccines on time. When you get your …
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… about what you eat and drink. For tips on how to stay healthy while travelling, visit HealthLinkBC File #41e … for adults HealthLinkBC File #41d Travelling with children Travel Series Health advice for travellers (#41a) … Travel immunizations for adults (#41c) Travelling with children (#41d) Traveller's diarrhea (#41e) Malaria …
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… is a common illness caused by a virus. It mainly affects children between 6 months and 2 years of age. The disease is … Keep clothing light, just a shirt and shorts or a diaper Treating the fever. Your child should rest in bed until the … Food is less important. If your child is hungry, then eating is fine; but if your child does not have an appetite, …
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… (strep) bacteria or both. It is more common in children than adults and often occurs in the summer. … Is impetigo serious? Impetigo is usually a mild infection. Children with impetigo will have little discomfort other … schools and summer camps. Limit contact with other children with impetigo If another child has impetigo, you …
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… and stored in a locked location or out of the reach of children. Your local pool supplier may offer water testing … when it is not in use. Children are at higher risk of overheating than adults. Keep small children, especially infants, … can also lower the body’s resistance to the effects of overheating. Walk, do not run Hot tubs and pools are slippery …
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… internal bleeding. HUS can be especially harmful for young children, the elderly, people with weakened immune systems … E. coli is present in the intestines and feces of many healthy animals including cattle, goats, sheep, deer and … any fruits and vegetables with cold running water before eating them raw, even if they will be peeled or cut. Use a …
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… of the eyelid. Who is most at risk from UV radiation? Children who are frequently in the sun are vulnerable to the … Tanning Beds: www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/keeping-bc-healthy-safe/pses-mpes/tanning-beds . Will sunscreen protect … it. Reapply the sunscreen after you have been swimming or sweating to keep it effective. Use a sunscreen approved by the …
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… How is the vaccine given? Traveller’s diarrhea Adults and children 2 years of age and older are given 2 doses of the … is frequent, loose, or watery bowel movements usually from eating or drinking contaminated foods or fluids. Symptoms … of certain coastal areas, and the disease can be spread by eating raw or undercooked seafood and shellfish. What other …
