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… cause tooth decay, including the bacteria that is normally found in the mouth. Without treatment, decay can spread … Association, the damage that sugar does to teeth depends on how much sugar goes into the mouth and how long it stays in … speech development and teeth positioning. Can fluoride help stop tooth decay? The Canadian Dental and Medical …
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… Spanish Document Vietnamese Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting all the vaccines on time, your child can be … infection, see HealthLinkBC File #25a Hepatitis B vaccine . How is a baby protected against hepatitis B at birth? When a …
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… Spanish Document Vietnamese Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting all vaccines on time, your child can be … and may need an emergency operation to help breathe. How is Hib infection spread? You can spread Hib infection by …
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… symptoms. The most common symptom is fatigue. Fatigue is a feeling of tiredness that does not go away after resting. Other … suggest that caffeinated coffee helps protect the liver. However, the evidence isn’t strong enough to recommend …
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… is a disease that spreads from animals to humans. It exists all over the world. The bacteria Coxiella burnetii causes Q … of Q fever? About half the people who get Q fever will not show any signs of the illness. Most of the time, Q fever is … and sweating Headache Muscle pain Malaise (a general sick feeling) In most cases, the illness lasts less than 2 weeks …
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… (lifelong) infection. People with chronic HCV may feel tired or have a low mood or stomach pain. They may pass the … the liver (cirrhosis), liver failure or liver cancer in a small number of people. Is there a vaccine for HCV? There is … visits, you may have physical exams and other tests to see how healthy your liver is. You may also be referred to a …
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… avoid contact with other people. Home isolation will help stop the spread to others. Young children and people with … of the lungs, coughs, sneezes, sings or talks. TB usually affects the lungs but can also affect other parts of … or hairdresser) until after your home isolation has ended How long will I need to be on home isolation? The length of …
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… Allergy safe child care facilities Last updated March 1, … Heart : signs of a drop in blood pressure like weak pulse, feeling faint, dizzy or lightheaded, passing out Skin : … Other : anxiety, headache, metallic taste or uterine cramps How is a severe allergic reaction treated? When a reaction …
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… in different ways, each with their own strengths and challenges. Common problems include learning, memory, … language, social skills, behaviour, hearing and vision. How much alcohol causes FASD? FASD is prevented by avoiding … to have an occasional drink, it does not mean you need to stop nursing. Breast/chest feeding is important for the …
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… diet can be a healthy eating pattern for people of all ages, including babies and toddlers. This handout … safe textures, when to introduce common food allergens, how much food to offer and more. Some of the food examples … iron-rich foods in your child’s meals and snacks a few times each day starting at 6 months of age. These include: …
