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Travelling with children

… Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Children are at higher risk of getting sick from travel to tropical and … by mosquito bites and tiny parasites that get into the bloodstream. The best way to prevent malaria is to avoid … in an area with malaria, the chances of severe illness is higher than the risks of DEET repellant when applied …

Pertussis whooping cough

… spread of infection and the length of illness. People at high risk of serious illness who are in close contact with …

Hepatitis B immune globulin

… amounts of hepatitis B antibodies taken from donated human blood. Antibodies are proteins that a person’s immune system … globulin safe? Yes. HBIg is prepared from donated human blood that has been tested to ensure its safety. All blood … mothers have hepatitis B Newborns whose mothers are at high risk of infection with hepatitis B, such as those who …

Burns and scalds in young children

… who are naturally curious and like to explore, are at high risk of burns and scalds. The most common cause of … for painful burn treatment, which can require surgery Pressure garments and splints that have to be worn for up to … risk factors: Age: Younger children (0-4 years) are at higher risk than older children (5+ years) Gender: Burns and …

Meningococcal quadrivalent vaccines

… The vaccine is also provided free to children and adults at high risk of meningococcal disease, including those who … bacteria Military personnel Those living or travelling in a high risk area for meningococcal disease For information on … that covers the brain, and septicemia, an infection of the blood. For every 100 people who get sick, up to 15 will die, …

Radon in homes and other dwellings

… lung cancer in your lifetime if you are exposed to high levels of radon and you smoke or used to smoke. For … where people spend 4 or more hours. It’s recommended that higher concentrations be remediated sooner. For more … forced) of crawl spaces, basements and other areas on the lower levels of the home or building by opening windows or …

Salmonellosis

… foods sit for a long time at room temperature Be aware that eating the following foods will increase your risk of … other foods that are not cooked thoroughly Be aware that eating raw or undercooked sprouts can put you at risk of …

Feeding your baby formula Safely making and storing formula

… bottle within 2 hours. Throw out any leftover formula For healthy full-term infants, powdered infant formula can be …

Influenza flu immunization Myths and facts

… vaccines are a safe and effective way to help people stay healthy, prevent illness and even save lives. The influenza … serious illness in seniors 65 years and older and in other high risk groups. Myth: I have never had influenza, so I do … People in the second half of pregnancy are at much higher risk of hospitalization due to influenza, especially …

Protecting your baby against hepatitis B at birth

… a baby at birth if their mother has hepatitis B, or is at high risk of hepatitis B infection. A baby who has a … get the vaccine at birth. For a list of those who are at higher risk of hepatitis B infection, see HealthLinkBC File … vaccine . Babies immunized at birth need to have a blood test 4 weeks after their last dose of hepatitis B …