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… continue to travel or work in areas that has the virus. A second booster dose is not required for at least 10 years. … use protective measures to prevent mosquito bites. For more information on preventing mosquito bites, visit HealthLinkBC … in infection of the baby and miscarriage. In its early stages, Japanese encephalitis is similar to a flu-like …
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… looper The life cycle of these insects includes 4 distinct stages: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa and adult. Why are … treatment period and the area to be sprayed. For more information on annual defoliator treatments by location, … outdoors. It usually clears after about one hour. For more information For information about spongy moth spraying, …
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… make these worse. Hot weather has not shown to cause early labour. It is still important that anyone who experiences … app for any/all of the pre-selected locations. For more information For more information on extreme heat, visit: …
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… for safety. Wash hands with soapy water for at least 20 seconds during all stages of canning. Use only good quality produce (fruits, … all work surfaces before and after preparing food. For more information on sanitizing surfaces, see HealthLinkBC File …
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… influenza viruses that is given as a nasal spray. For more information, please visit HealthLinkBC File #12e Live … 6 months to less than 5 years of age Pregnant people at any stage of pregnancy Seniors 65 years and older Residents of … an influenza vaccine need 2 doses given 4 weeks apart. The second dose improves their level of protection. What are the …
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… and can cry for hours but are still healthy. For more information visit www.dontshake.ca and … crying in the early months is a normal developmental stage that most babies go through. If your baby's crying is … Put your baby in a safe place and take a break. For more information For more information on ways to comfort your …
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… skin Cool the burn immediately with cool water; Every second counts Cool the burn for 1 minute; continue cooling, … your child to the doctor’s office or hospital. For more information BC Injury Research and Prevention Unit …
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… lose consciousness. Febrile seizures usually last from 30 seconds to 2 minutes. However, they can be as short as a few … first speaking to your health care provider. For more information on Reye syndrome, see HealthLinkBC File #84 Reye … provider to determine the cause of the seizure. For more information For information on taking a temperature, see …
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… to bacteria and decay. It also helps to repair the earliest stages of tooth decay. Where can fluoridation occur? … to communities that continue to use fluoridation. For more information For more information on water fluoridation, please contact your …
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… So while human or animal cells may be used in the earlier stages of making the vaccine, no cells are present in the … can be safely immunized with these vaccines. For more information For more information on immunizations, visit ImmunizeBC at …