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… water to make it safe. However, you may need to disinfect your own drinking water, or find an alternate source such as … the water is questionable You have a weakened immune system What is the best way to disinfect water? Boiling water is … as making baby formula Drink mixes such as juice concentrates or drink crystals Coffee Ice cubes (freezing does not …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish 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 DTaP-IPV-Hib vaccine? The DTaP-IPV-Hib vaccine … Polio can be spread by contact with the bowel movements (stool) of an infected person. This can happen from eating …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What are enterococci? Enterococci are bacteria found in the … genital tract and on skin around the anal area. Human stools (bowel movements) have the highest levels of these … to person is by direct contact, usually with the hands. If your hands become contaminated, the VRE bacteria can enter …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What are folate and folic acid? Folate is a B vitamin found … who have anemia feel tired or weak, and may have a racing heartbeat and trouble catching their breath. Why is folate important for my baby? Folate lowers the risk of your unborn baby having a neural tube defect (NTD). The …
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… be prevented with immunization. Getting immunized protects your health and prevents the spread of disease between you … your patients, and between you and your family and friends. What routine immunizations are recommended in B.C.? The … Babies may be born with damage to their sight, hearing, heart and brain. Rubella outbreaks in health care facilities …
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… Tigrinya 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 MMRV vaccine? The MMRV vaccine protects against … defects in an unborn baby including deafness, eye problems, heart defects, liver damage, and brain damage. This is …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish 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 MMR vaccine? The MMR vaccine protects against: … in an unborn baby including deafness, eye problems, heart defects, liver damage, and brain damage. This is …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is fluoride? Fluoride is a mineral found naturally in … occurring element, high concentrations may be bad for your health. Fluoride is recommended to prevent tooth decay … Communities that stopped fluoridation have seen increased rates of tooth decay compared to communities that continue …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is mumps? Mumps is a disease caused by the mumps virus. … infection in the early stage of pregnancy may increase the rate of miscarriage but has not been shown to cause birth … protect you against future exposures to the virus. Check your immunization record to see how many doses of mumps …
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… Spanish Document Vietnamese Document Tigrinya Protect your children. Get all their vaccines on time. The vaccines … unit or health care provider to make an appointment. Check what you know . Answer yes or no to the following sentences … as to the federal government and World Health Organization. Rates of these adverse events are analyzed and every serious …