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… seizure, is a seizure caused by a fever. They can occur when your child has a fever of 38ºC (100.4ºF) or higher. During a … such as a cold, the flu, an ear infection, or roseola. Rarely, children who develop a fever after immunization have …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What are the risks of drinking during pregnancy? There are a number of risks for you and your developing baby if you drink alcohol when you are pregnant. Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder …
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… use of antibiotics; use of corticosteroid; problems with your immune system; use of birth control pills; pregnancy; … diabetes. How is it spread? Vaginal yeast infections are not usually spread during sex. However, if your partner … the vagina; painful sexual intercourse; or pain or burning when you urinate. Men can also get yeast infections, most …
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… of antibodies taken from donated human blood. Antibodies are proteins that a person’s immune system makes to fight … to make TIg. Many chemical and physical steps are included when preparing TIg. These steps include inactivating and … 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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… In British Columbia, medicines to prevent or cure TB are free through Provincial TB Services and public health … it spread? TB spreads from person to person through the air when someone who is sick with TB in the lungs coughs, … between TB infection and TB disease? Infection occurs when you breathe TB bacteria into your lungs and your body's …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting all … of your child’s routine immunizations. Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the … liver damage, which can lead to liver cancer and death. When you get your child immunized, you help protect others …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What are waterborne infections? Waterborne infections are any … waterborne infections spread? Waterborne infections spread when drinking water contains: Animal or human waste (feces) … system and leave the body through feces (waste). If you do get sick, how you feel depends on the type of …
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… physical, learning and behavioural disabilities. Children, youth and adults with FASD will be affected in different … at any one time, and drinking throughout your pregnancy, are the most harmful to your baby. Visit the Canadian … to a small amount of the alcohol that passes into your milk when you drink. Alcohol can also impact the taste and reduce …
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… caused by a germ (bacteria) that spreads through the air when a person with untreated TB disease of the lungs coughs, … In British Columbia, medicines to prevent or cure TB are free through Provincial TB Services and public health … File #51a Tuberculosis (TB) . What is a TB skin test? You can use a TB Skin Test (TST) to look for TB infection. …
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… is a bacteria that infects the intestinal tract. Very rarely, it can also infect the blood stream. When a person gets sick from this infection it is called … by your local Health Authority) after your last loose stool or episode of vomiting. This will allow you time to …
