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… How to take a temperature: Children and adults Last updated August 1, 2021 HealthLink … the energy emitted by humans. NCITs offer a way to take your temperature without touching, unlike traditional … if your child: Has a fever for more than 3 days Is not eating or drinking well Is lethargic (low energy), …
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… and animals may carry the bacteria and still look and feel healthy. Lakes and streams can also be contaminated by these bacteria. You can get yersiniosis by eating food or drinking water contaminated with Yersinia … If you have severe cramps or severe diarrhea, see your health care provider. How can I prevent yersiniosis? …
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… in the nose or on the skin of approximately 3 out of 10 healthy people. Most people do not know that they are carrying SA bacteria. When these bacteria are in your nose or on the surface of your skin, they will not … most important thing you can do is wash your hands before eating, drinking, smoking, applying personal care products, …
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… (strep) bacteria or both. It is more common in children than adults and often occurs in the summer. … pain, worsening redness, weakness and fever. If you or your child has these symptoms, discuss them with your health care provider. Is impetigo serious? Impetigo is …
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… useful resources and strategies below to support you when your baby's crying causes feelings of frustration or … the head. SBS is also known as Traumatic Head Injury due to Child Maltreatment (THI-CM) in Canada & Abusive Head Trauma … resistant to soothing and can cry for hours but are still healthy. For more information visit www.dontshake.ca and …
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… water while swimming. You can also become infected by eating raw or undercooked food contaminated with … usually last for 1 to 2 weeks in people who are otherwise healthy. In some cases, symptoms can return after you have … or any persistent diarrhea or vomiting, see your health care provider. You may be asked to submit a …
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… after being cured. If you have chronic HCV, you should see your health care provider regularly. During these visits, … you may have physical exams and other tests to see how healthy your liver is. You may also be referred to a … as possible? To promote good health while living with HCV, learn about the disease and consider the following: Access …
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… Why is folate important for my health? Folate helps make healthy new cells. If you do not get enough folate, you … is folate important for my baby? Folate lowers the risk of your unborn baby having a neural tube defect (NTD). The … or barbiturates) Can I get enough folate from food? Eating foods with natural folate and foods fortified with …
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… Heat-related illness in infants and young children Last updated June 27, 2024 HealthLink BC File … for long periods can be dangerous. If it gets very hot in your home, plan to go somewhere cooler if possible. Why are … day for children not in diapers Being extra thirsty Heavy sweating followed by no sweating at all, the skin is hot, dry …
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… products. What are the risks of vaping? Vaping can impact your health in several ways: Exposure to toxic and … and worsen symptoms of existing asthma or COPD Risks to children and youth: using nicotine in adolescence can impact … alter the parts of the brain that control attention, learning and memory It's important to consider that vapes …
