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… and even save lives. As people age, they may be at much higher risk of severe disease and complications from … website at www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/managing-your-health/immunizations/flu . The inactivated influenza … vaccine protects against infections of the brain, bloodstream, lungs and ear. It is safe to get the influenza …
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… communicate this information. All schools, daycares, care homes and hospitals in the affected area are notified in … by health care providers. If you feel concerned, speak to your health care provider. If you wish to avoid contact with the spray, close your windows the evening before aerial spraying starts and …
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… or any persistent diarrhea or vomiting, see your health care provider. You may be asked to submit a … to detect so you may have to submit more than 1 sample. Your health care provider will decide if treatment with … diarrhea and/or vomiting has stopped, or as instructed by your local health authority. Avoiding this activity will …
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… umbrella if you can’t find a shady spot. If you cannot keep your child out of the sun, make sure to protect their skin … smart” clothing and sunscreen. Sun smart clothing Encourage your child to be “sun-smart.” Make sure they cover up with … of the suit to protect sensitive areas, such as the upper thighs and chest. Pay particular attention to the ears, back …
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… the energy emitted by humans. NCITs offer a way to take your temperature without touching, unlike traditional … to learn how safely take a rectal temperature. Always wash your hands before and after taking your child’s temperature. … an infection, it is normal to have a fever (temperature higher than 38ºC (100.4ºF). A fever is part of the normal …
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… Spanish Document Vietnamese Hearing is important for your child’s social and emotional growth. The ability to hear well also supports your child as they learn to talk and eventually to read and … membrane oxygenation (ECMO) treatment as a newborn Very high bilirubin levels at birth that need an exchange …
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… touching their genitals). The chance of passing herpes is highest when there is an active outbreak (when sores or … liver, lungs or brain. If you are pregnant, and you or your partner have a history of herpes, it is important to … (around the genitals, anus or mouth) or send you for a blood test. If the sores have already started to heal, a …
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… If you are unsure about the quality of the water, contact your local health authority. Are cyanobacteria harmful? … to cyanobacteria by drinking water or by getting it on your skin during recreational activities (swimming, boating … contaminated with cyanobacteria. The risk is particularly high for those who drink formula made with contaminated …
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… Vietnamese When are onsite sewage systems used? Any home or building that is not connected to a municipal or … treatment plant. A treatment plant treats liquid waste to a higher quality before entering the dispersal area. This … of all parts of the sewage system. This way you and your maintenance provider can find information based on the …
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… they rely on or trust. Abuse of older adults can occur at home, in the community, or in institutional settings. It can …