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… is called campylobacteriosis. Campylobacter is a common cause of diarrhea worldwide. It is the most commonly reported … may include: Mild to severe diarrhea Bloody diarrhea Nausea Stomach pain Fever Vomiting Symptoms start an average … meats and other uncooked foods When cooking or barbequing, use separate plates and utensils for raw and cooked poultry …
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… is meningococcal infection? Meningococcal infection is caused by bacteria. Meningococcal infection due to types A, C, Y and W is very rare in B.C. Although rare, it can cause serious and life-threatening infections. These include … drinks, cigarettes, lipstick, water bottles, mouth guards used for sports and mouthpieces of musical instruments. What …
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… to offer new foods and include foods your child has refused in the past. Offer the same food in different ways For … smelling, tasting and looking at foods. Learning to use a spoon and fork takes time. Making a mess is also part … a bowl and wash vegetables and fruits. What if my child refuses to eat a meal? Do not make a different meal if your …
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… or your health care provider’s letter, you may be refused entry to the country you are visiting, or you may be … in the clinic for 15 minutes after getting any vaccine because there is an extremely rare possibility, less than 1 in a … immunodeficiency due to symptomatic HIV/AIDS or other causes If you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Exceptions may be …
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… helps protect babies against diarrhea and vomiting caused by rotavirus. It does not protect against diarrhea and vomiting caused by other viruses. The vaccine contains a weakened form of rotavirus that …
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… the bottles and nipples using a bottle brush that is only used for your baby’s feeding equipment Rinse everything in … the pot Bring the water to a boil and boil for 2 minutes Use disinfected tongs to remove all items from the pot onto … equipment that can be in contact with the formula If you use a home sterilizer system to disinfect, follow the …
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… from certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV) that cause cancers of the anus, cervix, mouth and throat, penis, … are approved by Health Canada, with HPV9 approved for use in both sexes, and HPV2 approved for use only in females. Gardasil®9 (HPV9) is provided free to …
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… Babies and young children are at high risk of choking because they: Have less practice controlling food in their … causing a more complete airway blockage. What are common causes of choking in children? Foods: Round foods such as … Toddler's First Steps www.healthlinkbc.ca/pregnancy-parenting/toddlers-first-steps Rules for operating a …
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… respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) that causes COVID-19. The vaccines cause your body to produce antibodies that will help protect … had, COVID-19 you should still get the vaccine. This is because you may not be immune to the virus or variants of the …
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… against the varicella-zoster virus, the virus that causes chickenpox. The vaccine contains a weakened form of the … in the clinic for 15 minutes after getting any vaccine because there is an extremely rare possibility, less than 1 in a … pox vaccine There is no need to delay getting immunized because of a cold or other mild illness. However, if you have …
