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… (in the mouth) The mouth method can be used for children who are older than 5 years of age. It is not recommended for … if you are comfortable doing so and a health care provider has shown you how to do it safely: Cover the silver tip with … always able to fight infections, so they need to be seen sooner than older babies and children with fevers. For babies …
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… File number 124a Download PDF Document English Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any … more information, visit Immunize BC: How vaccines work . Who should get the vaccines? The vaccines are recommended … by injection. People 5 years of age and older should get one dose. Children 6 months to 4 years of age and people …
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… I know vaccines are so safe that my baby can get more than one vaccine at a time. Yes No I know every batch of vaccine … from harmful germs without getting the disease. Like healthy food and clean water, vaccines help keep your child … to make sure it is safe and effective. If there are people who should not receive the vaccine because of safety …
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… File number 124c Download PDF Document English Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any … more information, visit Immunize BC: How vaccines work . Who should get the vaccine? The protein subunit vaccine is … by injection. People 12 years of age and older should get one dose. If you have a weakened immune system, you may need …
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… easily from person to person. How are head lice spread? Anyone who has hair can get head lice. Having head lice does not mean a …
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… external genitals, buttocks or thighs. It can spread from one person to another or from one area of an infected … will reduce the chance that the virus will be spread. Who can get molluscum contagiosum? Anyone who has … it can be found throughout the world. How is it treated? In healthy people, the bumps will usually go away on their own …
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… concentration (MAC) for nitrate in drinking water has been established at 45 mg/L. This is equivalent to 10 … so you cannot rely on test results from a neighbour’s well. Who is most at risk? Nitrate levels above the guidelines are … water tested? Testing your well water for nitrate can be done by a private laboratory. Laboratories can be found by …
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… in that water (swimming or wading) there is a chance that one or more larvae will burrow under your skin. Since the … Canada, including in B.C., and the northern United States. Who has a higher risk of getting swimmer’s itch? Young children …
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… Q fever Last updated October 4, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 79 Download PDF Document English … What are the symptoms of Q fever? About half the people who get Q fever will not show any signs of the illness. Most … bacteria may be present in farming areas and can affect anyone who works outdoors and is in contact with contaminated …
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… or parasites. Examples include E.coli, Campylobacter, Salmonella, Giardia and Cryptosporidium . How are waterborne … What are the symptoms of waterborne infections? Many people who get infected with a waterborne infection will have no … if you are at an altitude over 2000m. If your community has a boil water advisory or notice, or you are concerned …
