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… 62b Download PDF Document English Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other … for people with certain medical conditions. Speak with your health care provider to find out if you need a second … without first speaking to your health care provider. For more information on Reye syndrome, see HealthLinkBC File #84 …
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… can cause disease. The final preparation of RabIg undergoes more testing to ensure that there are no known infectious … If an animal that may have rabies has bitten or scratched you, get RabIg and rabies vaccine as soon as possible. If … or study caves Travellers who will be spending 1 month or more in countries where rabies is common The vaccine is …
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… Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other … dose is given 6 to 12 months after the second dose. In young children, immunization against polio is combined with … hepatitis B and Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib). For more information on the combined vaccines, see: HealthLinkBC …
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… I do to reduce the risk of sleep related infant death? Put your baby to sleep on his or her back every time (at night … cradle or bassinet meets Canadian safety regulations. For more information about Canadian safety regulations and to … . For more information on crib safety, see the resource Safer …
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… they are carrying SA bacteria. When these bacteria are in your nose or on the surface of your skin, they will not … community. Why are MRSA a concern? People with MRSA are not more likely to have a serious infection, but if they do the … to common antibiotics. CA-MRSA strains generally respond to more kinds of antibiotics than hospitals strains although …
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… an urge to pass stool. Symptoms may be mild to severe, or you may have no symptoms at all. Symptoms will typically … changing diapers, and before handling or eating food. For more information on hand washing, see HealthLinkBC File #85 … treatment to help prevent the spread of shigellosis. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #59a Food safety: …
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… Tigrinya Document Ukrainian Document Vietnamese Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting all … from many diseases over a lifetime. Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other … against tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis and polio. For more information see the following HealthLinkBC Files: …
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… should only last a few minutes, and does not do any harm. Your child’s temperature should return to normal within 3 to … department right away. These symptoms may indicate a more serious illness. If your child has had a seizure, see … take your child to the nearest emergency department. For more information about febrile seizures, see HealthLinkBC …
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… until authorities have advised that it is safe to do so. You should not live in a flooded home until clean-up is … treatment and tests to show the water is safe. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #05b Well Water … as asbestos poses little risk when it is undisturbed. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #32 Asbestos: When …
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… Spanish Document Vietnamese Lunch is an important part of your child’s day. Eating a variety of nutritious foods while … helps your child get the energy and nutrients they need to: Learn during the day and Support their growth and … them on how much to eat. It’s normal for your child to eat more on some days than others. Know that sometimes food may …
