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… within weeks of having hand, foot and mouth disease. However, it is not known if these are the result of the disease. The skin and nail loss is temporary. How is it spread? A person with hand, foot and mouth disease … close together if proper hygiene practices are not used. How can you prevent the spread of the disease? Good hand …
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… can have serious short term and long-term health effects. How does arsenic get into drinking water? Arsenic can get … milligrams per litre (mg/L). This level was set based on how feasible it is to treat water to this level. This amount … are slightly below the guideline. Data collected in Canada show that levels of arsenic in drinking water are usually …
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… may increase the rate of miscarriage but has not been shown to cause birth defects. Is there a mumps vaccine? There … #14e Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella (MMRV) Vaccine . How is mumps spread? Mumps is very contagious and spreads … to the virus. Check your immunization record to see how many doses of mumps vaccine you have received.If you …
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… also be transmitted from a sick person to another person. How do I avoid getting sick? To reduce the risk of E. coli … a 200 ppm (parts per million) no rinse sanitizing solution How to make a 200 ppm no rinse sanitizing solution: Mix 15 … a clean paper towel or allowing to air dry Use B.C.'s FOODSAFE Chlorine Dilution Calculator tool to make up the proper …
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… act strangely but not always act aggressively. They may show a variety of signs, including fearfulness, aggression, … local public health unit or health care provider, no matter how long since you were exposed. They will assess if you … HealthLinkBC File #07b Rabies immune globulin and vaccine . How can rabies be prevented? Vaccinate your pets Consult …
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… your blood sugar levels Keep you feeling full longer How much fibre do I need? Depending on your age and sex, aim … health care provider or registered dietitian to find out how much fibre is right for you. How can I increase the amount of fibre I eat? Add fibre to …
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… years with widespread or epidemic influenza activity. How can you prevent influenza? You can reduce the risk of … getting sick with influenza and spreading it to others. How does influenza spread? Influenza spreads easily from … but the cough and weakness may last 1 to 2 weeks longer. How can you treat influenza symptoms at home? If you get …
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… Febrile seizures usually last from 30 seconds to 2 minutes. However, they can be as short as a few seconds or last for more than 15 minutes. How serious is a febrile seizure? A febrile seizure is not … such as acetaminophen and ibuprofen but this has not been shown to prevent febrile seizures. Oral medication must not …
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… radon gas becomes diluted with air and poses little risk. However, radon gas can build up inside homes and other … around service pipes, floor drains and window casements. How does radon affect my health and what is my risk? … Radon www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/health-risks-safety/radiation/radon.html . Is there radon in B.C.? Yes, …
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… care involves and The benefits and risks of the health care How does "mature minor consent" relate to immunization? In … younger to give consent for their child to be immunized. However, there may be extenuating circumstances in which a … the parent or guardian, unless the child gives permission. How does the health care provider decide if a child is …
