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… Burns and scalds in young children Last updated February 1, 2021 HealthLink BC … curious and mobile as they develop Infants and toddlers have thinner skin than adults (the top layer of a child’s … strategies: Provide constant, close supervision, especially when the child is bathing or in the kitchen; older children …
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… 6 weeks after they have been infected with the virus. You need a blood test to see if you have HCV. About 75% of … who might come in contact with your blood, (for example, when getting tattoos, body-piercing, electrolysis or … Maintain a healthy weight Reduce stress and get adequate sleep Get protected against other diseases. The following …
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… take to avoid botulism? To avoid botulism, use extreme care when canning at home. There are different methods of canning … lid and a pressure gauge. By cooking under pressure, you can increase the temperature of boiling water from 100°C … feet) above sea level, the pressure and cooking time will have to be adjusted because water boils at a lower …
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… legally added to milk. Vitamin A improves eyesight, helps you to see better at night or in dim light, and helps you to … children, pregnant women, seniors, and people with certain chronic diseases are more vulnerable to infection and have higher risk of getting sick from drinking raw milk due …
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… it feel hotter outside than normal. Extreme heat happens when the heat and humidity are much higher than we would … of pregnancy related complications. If it gets very hot in your home, plan to go somewhere cooler if possible. By … centres or community spaces, such as libraries or malls Sleep in the coolest room in your home, even if it is not …
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… Spanish Document Vietnamese Document Tigrinya Protect your children. Get all their vaccines on time. The vaccines … I know vaccines are checked for side effects. Yes No If you have answered ‘no’ to any of the above, read on to learn … 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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… pollution can get trapped in mountain valleys, especially when temperatures are cooler The amount of common air … facilities where sulphur dioxide is used or is a by-product have the greatest exposure. People who live near these … Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) are at greater risk. Young children and older adults are also at risk. Symptoms …
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… BC File number 62a Download PDF Document English Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting all … infection, a serious and sometimes fatal disease. When you get immunized, you help protect others as well. … muscle or joint ache, loss of appetite, changes to sleep patterns, crankiness, vomiting, diarrhea or a rash. …
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… Dental care for your infant and toddler Last updated March 1, 2021 … goes into the mouth and how long it stays in the mouth. When your child eats or drinks sugars, the germs (bacteria) … or pacifiers are sometimes given to babies during rest, sleep or other times. If you choose to give your baby a …
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… Fever may also occur. The pain is often far greater than you would expect from the wound or injury. The pain can … person. The infected person may or may not have symptoms. When an infected person coughs or sneezes, the bacteria … in the same household as the infected person People who sleep in the same room as the infected person People who …
