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… child understands the details of the treatment, including risks and benefits. It is up to the health care provider to … care What the health care involves and The benefits and risks of the health care How does "mature minor consent" … other grades if children are behind in immunization or at risk for certain vaccine-preventable diseases). Most of the …
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… vomiting. Dehydration may be severe, especially among at risk groups like the elderly, infants, and those with a … Be aware that eating the following foods will increase your risk of Salmonella infection: raw or under-cooked eggs or … desserts, some sauces or homemade ice cream. To reduce your risk of Salmonella infection use liquid whole pasteurized …
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… vaccine, is especially recommended for those at high risk of serious illness from influenza. This includes: All … conditions causing difficulty breathing, swallowing or a risk of choking on food or fluids, such as people with … who are very obese Indigenous children may be at increased risk of serious illness from influenza due to health …
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… each year due to B.C.’s routine infant, school-age and high-risk adult immunization programs. Most chronic (long term) … HBV infection, but there is treatment that can reduce the risk of serious complications such as damage to your liver. … of people in BC, including babies, people at increased risk of infection or serious illness, and people born in …
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… of air quality for the next 36 hours. The level of health risk is provided on a scale of 1 to 10 or higher. The health risk is also labeled “low”, “moderate”, “high” or “very … high”. The AQHI provides advice on how to minimize health risks. To check the current and AQHI forecast, visit BC Air …
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… a food as harmful. Some children with food allergy are at risk of having a severe allergic reaction. A severe allergic … not treated. If you are not sure whether your child is at risk of a severe allergic reaction, ask your child’s health care provider. Children and teens at risk of a severe allergic reaction should also see a …
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… at birth if their mother has hepatitis B, or is at high risk of hepatitis B infection. A baby who has a household … the vaccine at birth. For a list of those who are at higher risk of hepatitis B infection, see HealthLinkBC File #25a … at birth? When a mother is infected with hepatitis B, or at risk of infection, her baby will receive 2 immunizations at …
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… Healthy people do not need to be tested for MRSA as the risk of becoming infected is very small. What are my chances … infection like a boil or skin abscess. You may be at higher risk if you have had long-term, frequent, or intensive use of antibiotics. You may also be at higher risk if you have had intensive hospital care or surgery, …
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… free to those born in 1980 or later and to specific at-risk groups, such as sexual and household contacts of … pregnant, as HBV infection can be passed to your baby. This risk can be greatly reduced by giving your baby hepatitis B … you to take before you give birth, to further reduce the risk of passing the virus to your baby. Breastfeeding or …
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… other dangers, including keeping bathers informed of all risks. Bather load All hot tubs and pools are designed for a … your hot tub when it is not in use. Children are at higher risk of overheating than adults. Keep small children, … Physical hazards Pool and hot tub users are always at risk of getting trapped underwater by the suction from an …
