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… iodine sensitivity) associated with long-term iodine use. Children and pregnant women are especially sensitive and … of water Brushing your teeth Filling pet dishes Bathing children - give sponge baths using disinfected water if it …
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… Home isolation will help stop the spread to others. Young children and people with weak immune systems are at the … have contagious TB disease Do not have visitors, especially children and people with weak immune systems Do not use …
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… affects the nerves that control muscle movement. Babies and children with SMA may have difficulty with swallowing, … taken. The blood sample is sent to the laboratory at BC Children’s hospital for testing. The same blood sample is … sample is to double check the few disorders that can be missed on the first (early) screen. Can I wait and have my …
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… may be more. Make sure the lighting is good, so you do not miss seeing the tick(s). If you cannot reach the tick or see … provider to remove it. Be sure to check for ticks on your children and pets if they have been out in an area where … and behind the knees. Have someone help you check young children Regularly check household pets that go into tall …
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… will have completed a primary series of polio vaccine as children. If you think that you have not received the … contagious disease that can be more severe in infants, children and adults who have weakened immune systems. …
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… vomit How does hepatitis B virus affect people? Adults and children 5 years of age and over may have symptoms, which … of appetite and jaundice or yellowing of the skin. Most children under 5 years of age and adults with weakened …
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… strongly affected by exposure to metallic mercury? Infants, children and pregnant individuals have greater risk of … effects. This is because the body systems of infants and children are still growing and they have limited ability to …
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… diarrhea and nausea, and may even lead to death. Babies, children, elderly or people with immune deficiencies or … impact on the development of healthy bones and teeth in children. For more information see HealthLinkBC File #28 …
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… File #110b Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child care providers HealthLinkBC: Reducing … Nutrition Series Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child care providers (#110b) Feeding your baby …
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… File #110b Preventing choking in babies and young children HealthLink File #69i Iron-rich foods for babies and … Nutrition Series Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child care providers (#110b) Feeding your baby …
