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… Dental care for your infant and toddler Last updated March 1, 2021 … the underlying adult tooth. The baby tooth or teeth may need to be removed. What can contribute to tooth decay? The … goes into the mouth and how long it stays in the mouth. When your child eats or drinks sugars, the germs (bacteria) …
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… prion attaches to other brain cell proteins and bends them out of shape. They attack the brain, killing cells and … A tentative diagnosis of CJD is made based on: Symptoms Tests on the fluid surrounding the spinal cord Brain images … diagnosis can only be confirmed through an autopsy. How do you treat CJD? There is currently no cure for CJD. Treatment …
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… sexual orientation Males who are street-involved Contact your health care provider to get immunized. Unless mentioned … 3 doses over a 6 month period. Children who start a series when they are 9 to 14 years of age need 2 doses given at … Vaginal yeast infection (#08j) Chlamydia (#08l) HIV and HIV tests (#08m) Preventing sexually transmitted infections …
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… comply with the BC Pool Regulation. How can I stay safe when swimming? Look for and read the signs Follow the posted … safety information. Signs and rules are there to protect you and to keep pools clean and germ-free. Walk, do not run … ‘Non-swimmers’ and young children (0-12 years old) need constant supervision by a responsible adult. Keep small …
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… beds and welding equipment. How damaging is UV radiation? When exposed to UV radiation, your body produces and releases more melanin (a skin … against UV radiation is to stay out of the sun. If you need to be in the sun, sunscreen is your best protection …
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… and wooded areas. They are easiest to spot on a person when they are feeding. Ticks burrow part way into the skin, … ick. What should I do if I find a tick on my skin? If you find a tick on your skin, you need to remove it as soon as possible. Check your entire …
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… used to keep biting insects, such as mosquitoes, away from your skin and clothing. Some repellents are also helpful … on and biting your skin. Insect repellent should be used when you are outdoors to protect against insect bites. … when you return indoors or when protection is no longer needed. Washing the repellent from the skin surface is …
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… Spanish Document Vietnamese Document Tigrinya Protect your children. Get all their vaccines on time. The vaccines … your child takes many years. Vaccines must pass many safety tests before they are ever given to people. When a new vaccine is ready to be tested in people, it is …
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… Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Why do I need iron? Iron is a mineral that your body uses to make hemoglobin (pronounced … for adults and 1.5 per month for children. Nutrition Series Heart Healthy Eating for People with High Cholesterol (#68a) …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Wash your hands often to keep yourself and others healthy. Hand … surfaces for up to 2 days and on hands for up to 5 minutes. When you wash your hands, you help clean them and remove the germs that cause illness. We pick up …
