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… Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the COVID-19 protein subunit vaccine? The COVID-19 … 2 (SARS-CoV-2) that causes COVID-19. The vaccine causes your body to produce antibodies that will help protect you … or call 8-1-1 for advice. Rare cases of inflammation of the heart (myocarditis and pericarditis) have been reported …
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… 4 million people get sick from foodborne illness each year. What can I do to prevent foodborne illness? Wash your hands Wash your hands before you eat or handle any … your hands with a clean cloth or paper towel. Clean kitchen tools and surfaces Wash plates, utensils, cutting boards and …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is the spongy moth? The spongy moth ( Lymantria dispar … to people, dogs, cats, fish, birds, reptiles, or non-target insects such as honeybees and beetles, or spiders. … by health care providers. If you feel concerned, speak to your health care provider. If you wish to avoid contact with …
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… Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What are COVID-19 mRNA vaccines? The COVID-19 mRNA vaccines … 2 (SARS-CoV-2) that causes COVID-19. The vaccines cause your body to produce antibodies that will help protect you … or call 8-1-1 for advice. Rare cases of inflammation of the heart (myocarditis and pericarditis) have been reported …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is Q fever? Q fever is a disease that spreads from … weakened immune system. People with diseased or artificial heart valves who get Q fever are at an increased risk of … aborts their offspring. You can also get sick from touching your face after touching contaminated animal tissue or …
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… dioxide in B.C. communities with large, industrial sources. What is sulphur dioxide (SO2)? Sulphur dioxide is a highly … reacts with other compounds in the air can also affect your health. These particles penetrate deeply into the … climate-change/services/national-pollutant-release-inventory/tools-resources-data/sulphur-dioxide.html BC Lung …
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… Spanish Document Ukrainian Document Vietnamese Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting all … Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the hepatitis B vaccine? The hepatitis B vaccine … loss of appetite, abdominal pain, dark urine, pale stools and jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes). Many …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is rabies? Rabies is a very serious and almost always … the chance of any type of infection Seek medical care from your health care provider or local public health unit right … waterproof gloves or a double layer of plastic or use a tool such as a trowel or spade to handle it. If you had …
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… cause further frailty (weakness). This increases the risk. What factors increase the risks of falls? Health factors: … ladders or using a chair in place of a stable step stool with a safety rail For those with frailty or mobility … the Staying Independent Checklist (PDF, 1,502 KB) to assess your risk for falls or ask your doctor about falls risk …
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… Document Tigrina Document Ukrainian Document Vietnamese What is tetanus immune globulin? Tetanus immune globulin … who received TIg. Who should get tetanus immune globulin? Your health care provider may give you TIg if you have a … seizures, fever and sweating, high blood pressure and fast heart rate. Up to 1 in 5 people who get tetanus may die. …
