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… both rabies immune globulin and the rabies vaccine. For more information see HealthLinkBC File #07b Rabies immune … into contact with bats that enter houses. If your pet has physical contact with a bat, consult your veterinarian. … when you travel If you are travelling for a month or more to a developing country where rabies often can be found …
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… locations. This may result in permanent brain damage, physical disabilities or death. Even minor injuries to a … to 15 minutes to give yourself a chance to calm down. It is more important to calm yourself before you try to calm your … care for your baby. Make sure they understand that it is more important for the caregiver to be calm than to stop …
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… in difficult situations. At the same time, you may have more stress coping with your own personal response to an … and displacement. This is the time to keep track of your physical and mental health. Seek support and advice from … on volunteers during and after an emergency can place more stress or burden on those affected in your community. …
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… Your health care provider may request that you have one or more ultrasound scans during your pregnancy. These prenatal … your baby is developing normally or if there are any major physical concerns Check on the amount of amniotic fluid … pregnancy Estimate your due date Help determine if there is more than one baby and if they share a placenta and/or the …
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… abuse tend to be alone, socially isolated and either physically or emotionally unwell. For information about how … may not recognize the risk in doing so. Financial abuse is more likely to occur during an older adult’s health crisis … of suspected elder abuse, neglect or self-neglect. For More Information For information and services, you can …
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… substance use and getting treatment for example. For more information For more information about harm reduction and naloxone, see the … For more information about overdose recognition, prevention and …
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… to a grey colour or have a fish-like odour. While BV is more common in women who are sexually active, it can occur … if you are exposed to an STI while you have BV, you are more likely to be infected by that STI. How do I know if I … tubes and cause Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), a more serious illness. For more information on PID, see …
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… Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other … childhood vaccines that they are eligible for. For more information on the recommended childhood vaccines in … skin-to-skin contact. Anyone who has any kind of sexual activity with another person involving oral, genital or anal …
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… if they are bitten by a mosquito carrying the virus. For more information on West Nile Virus, see HealthLinkBC File … DEET. Products with higher concentrations of DEET are not more effective, but they will last longer. The most … look for a product designed for use against them. For more information on tick bites, see HealthLinkBC File #01 …
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… less than 1 per cent of people, WNV infection can result in more serious illnesses such as meningitis (inflammation of … or polio-like paralysis. People who have one of these more serious illnesses may also have high fever, severe … in B.C. is considered low. How can I protect myself? Any activity that prevents mosquitoes from biting or breeding …
