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… reproductive organs. It is curable. In British Columbia, medicines to prevent or cure TB are free through Provincial … mean? Remain in your home and avoid contact with others Take your medicines as directed, eat healthy foods and get … do not need to wear a mask when you are outside, but you should stay away from other people. How should I dispose of …
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… free of the foods that cause allergic reactions, they should make efforts to create and maintain a safe … reactions can be mild or severe. Food allergy needs to be taken seriously. It involves avoiding the food that causes … Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. What training should child care providers have? Staff should have the …
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… soles of feet. If you have not had scabies before, it may take several weeks for symptoms to appear. For those who … adults do not normally get scabies above the neck, you should not have to apply the cream to your face and scalp. … have symptoms yet. For this reason, all household members should receive treatment at the same time. Children may …
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… Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the rotavirus vaccine? The rotavirus vaccine is … at least 10 days after immunization. Parents and caregivers should wash their hands thoroughly after changing diapers. … intense crying. If your baby shows these signs, you should take your baby to the nearest emergency department. It is …
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… and to avoid distractions such as cell phones. How often should I feed my baby? Let your baby decide when to feed. … also in some soft drinks, sports drinks, over-the-counter medicines and chocolate. Caffeinated energy drinks. Many … provider to see if a supplement or herbal remedy is safe to take while breastfeeding or chestfeeding. Alcohol. Alcohol …
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… Keep a record of the travel vaccines you receive and take this with you on your trip. What is yellow fever … mosquitoes. The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. Who should get the vaccine? If you are travelling to or working … 99 per cent of those vaccinated. Travel to affected areas should not begin before this time. One vaccination of yellow …
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… causes rabies. RabIg contains large amounts of antibodies taken from donated human blood. Antibodies are proteins that … B or hepatitis C in people who received RabIg. Who should get rabies immune globulin and rabies vaccine? If an … vaccine series before being exposed to the rabies virus you should get 2 doses of the vaccine. These doses are given 3 …
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… to keep a record of the travel vaccines you receive and to take this with you on your trip. What is Japanese … mosquitoes. The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. Who should get the vaccine? If you are travelling to or working … areas. The travel clinic doctor or nurse will advise if you should receive the vaccine. The vaccine is approved for …
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… infected with parvovirus B19 or if you are immune. What should you do if you or your child has been exposed to fifth … child has been exposed to someone with fifth disease, you should watch for cold-like symptoms over the next 4 to 20 … are pregnant, have anemia or a weakened immune system, you should tell your health care provider that you have been in …
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… are the symptoms? After the virus enters your body, it may take weeks to months to develop symptoms or signs of … infection Coughing or sneezing Through water or food What should I do if I have been exposed to hepatitis B virus? See … has cleared you, you could spread HBV infection. See “ What should I do if I have an HBV infection? ”, below, to learn …