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… quality may decline. During a wildfire, it's important that you have access to enough reliable and safe drinking water. … of drinking water if pipes, meters, and wellheads are burned or exposed to heat. If pipes are damaged and leak, there is also potential for bacterial …
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… of antibodies taken from donated human blood. Antibodies are proteins that a person’s immune system makes to fight … Canada. Is tetanus immune globulin safe? Yes. TIg is prepared from donated human blood that is tested for safety. All … who received TIg. Who should get tetanus immune globulin? Your health care provider may give you TIg if you have a …
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… Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Travel vaccines are recommended for people visiting or working in some countries. It is important to talk to your health care provider, or visit a travel clinic at least … (ETEC). These bacteria are found in the bowel movements (stool) of infected people. People who use the bathroom …
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… what my sexual health status is? Routine testing will tell you if you have a sexually transmitted infection (STI) like … the chances of passing the STI on to your partner(s) You are less likely to develop complications like pelvic … your knees apart or standing with one foot raised on a stool Squeeze the small ring between the thumb and middle …
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… B antibodies taken from donated human blood. Antibodies are proteins that a person’s immune system makes to fight … received HBIg. Who should get hepatitis B immune globulin? You should get one dose of HBIg if you have been exposed to … loss of appetite, abdominal pain, dark urine, pale stools and jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes). Many …
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… given to those 6 months of age and older. Usually 2 doses are given at least 6 months apart. The hepatitis A vaccine is provided free to Indigenous children and youth 6 months to 18 years of age. The vaccine is also … loss of appetite, abdominal pain, dark urine, pale stools and jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes). Some …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting all … travelling to countries where there is measles disease or are known to have been in contact with someone with measles. … and 4 to 6 years of age) Women of child-bearing age who are not immune to rubella Older children and adults who have …
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… but has no taste. It can also stain laundry. What are the health concerns from drinking water with too much … of manganese may harm brain development in infants and young children. According to Health Canada, manganese is … Your water supplier will know if manganese levels are too high for humans to drink, and tell you if this is …
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… or patches. The information in this HealthLinkBC File shows you where to put numbing creams and patches for infants, … #50e A Better Immunization Experience for your Child . What are numbing creams and patches? Numbing creams or patches … pharmacy. You do not need a prescription from your health care provider to buy them. How do I use numbing creams and …
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… Adults 65 years and older Residents of long-term care and assisted living facilities The vaccine is also free … transplant, or a cochlear (inner ear) implant, or those who are waiting for one A stem cell transplant Diabetes, cystic … for people with certain medical conditions. Speak with your health care provider to find out if you need a second …
