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… to create lather (to help children wash their hands long enough, sing the ABC song) Rinse hands well under warm … they are dry. This is an easy way to clean your hands as long as they are not visibly dirty. How should I wash my … lenses Wash your hands after you: Change a diaper Take care of a sick child Wipe your child’s nose or blow your …
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… pinkeye can be a more serious infection. Visit your health care provider if symptoms of pinkeye get worse. Your health care provider will know if anything is wrong and may … for up to 10 days after pinkeye has been diagnosed or as long as the eye is red. Here are some good rules to follow: …
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… manganese in drinking water a health concern before? For a long time, manganese was only considered a nuisance in … levels or find other sources of drinking water over the long term. Your health authority and water supplier can give … and have concerns about your health, talk to your health care provider. What can I do to remove manganese from my …
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… as natural gas, wood and kerosene Tobacco products Personal care products such as perfume and hair spray Candles and … Damage to the liver, kidneys or central nervous system Long-term exposure may also cause damage to the liver, … may be more sensitive, such as people with asthma. For long-term exposure to low levels of VOCs, research is …
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… TIg. Who should get tetanus immune globulin? Your health care provider may give you TIg if you have a wound and have … also be given a tetanus vaccine when you get TIg to provide long-term protection against tetanus. For more information … under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For more information on Reye Syndrome, see …
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… 75% of people living with HCV will develop a chronic (lifelong) infection. People with chronic HCV may feel tired or … highly effective drugs to treat HCV are covered by BC PharmaCare. These drugs have few side effects and are easier to … expressed and discarded. When your nipple or areola is no longer cracked or bleeding, you can resume breast or …
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… with a public health unit, a travel clinic, or your health care provider at least 6 to 8 weeks before you travel. Most … you may need to get the vaccine. Talk to your health care provider or travel clinic for more information. For a … vaccination of yellow fever vaccine is enough to build life-long immunity against yellow fever. A booster dose of the …
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… in the body forever. If the virus stays in the body for a long time, it can cause serious disease including permanent … hepatitis B infection. A baby who has a household member or caregiver with hepatitis B should also get the vaccine at … mother is not infected but who has a household member or a caregiver with hepatitis B would get only the hepatitis B …
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… your nutrition needs may be different. Speak to your health care provider or a registered dietitian about your diet. Is … mineral, especially iron and vitamin A, unless your health care provider tells you to. High doses of some vitamins and … a healthy body weight. If you have been inactive for a long time, increase your activity slowly. Participating in …
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… where they can be unintentionally transported over long distances if items are moved. Where is the spongy moth … based on the aircraft, weather and area size. Spraying is carefully controlled by GPS navigation and only occurs in the carefully delineated treatment areas. The aircraft may make …