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… your local travel clinic to find out the cost. Bring a record of your vaccine history to the travel clinic. It is … 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 …
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… b (DTaP-IPV-Hib) vaccine . It is important to keep a record of all immunizations received. What are the benefits of … (stool) of an infected person. This can happen from eating food or drinking water contaminated with stool. …
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… in B.C. is considered low. How can I protect myself? Any activity that prevents mosquitoes from biting or breeding … blood, or other body fluids or feces Dispose of the bird according to local bylaws Always wash your hands after … West Nile Virus (WNV) www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/west-nile-virus-wnv Government of Canada: West …
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… Yes, products containing DEET are very safe when used according to the directions on the label. There is no evidence … 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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… . It is important to keep a record of all immunizations that your child has received. If … vaccines outside of B.C., you can update their vaccine record at www.immunizationrecord.gov.bc.ca/ . What is the HPV … skin-to-skin contact. Anyone who has any kind of sexual activity with another person involving oral, genital or anal …
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… seal the bags and bury, burn or place in the trash, according to local bylaws. Shampoo or steam carpets, wash …
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… wash their hands carefully and often, especially after any physical contact. Wash clothes and linens separately If your …
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… Reddened skin around the ear An object in the ear canal An injury to the ear Can hearing change? Yes, hearing can …
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… oral, vaginal or anal sex, or during any other sexual activity in which skin-to-skin contact takes place. How … can have an STI and not have any symptoms. Finding and treating an STI reduces the chances of passing infections on …
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