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… areas and before preparing and eating food Do not share personal care items such as towels, toothbrushes, or bar … wash your hands before eating, drinking, smoking, applying personal care products, touching your face, nose or eyes, … your health care provider if you carry CPO. Infection control measures will be put in place to help prevent the …
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… 1 dose of rubella vaccine, regardless of their year of birth, or proof they have had laboratory-confirmed rubella … of pregnancy can cause severe harm to a developing baby; about 9 out of 10 babies will have a birth defect. Babies … encephalitis, and bacterial infections of the skin. About 1 in 3,000 adults will die from the infection. …
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… wearing a mask? Check with your health care provider about whether you are well enough to spend time outside. You … information For more information, including information about BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) TB clinics, visit …
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… of stigma that can lead to anxiety, fear and misinformation about herpes. For many people, herpes is a minor skin … can pass the infection to their baby during a vaginal childbirth. What are the symptoms? Most people never have … to talk to your partner(s), visit the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) Smart Sex Resource …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese From birth to 6 months, human milk (breast milk) and a daily 400 … eat can be messy! Give your baby time to explore and learn about food. When can I introduce common food allergens? To … common food allergens when your baby starts solid foods, at about 6 months of age. This includes safely prepared peanut, …
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… sex practices and sexual health Should I have concerns about harm reduction? Some people express concerns about harm reduction. A common concern is that harm … for example. For more information For more information about harm reduction and naloxone, see the following: …
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… and is more likely to cause complications. Myths and facts about influenza and influenza immunization Myth: Influenza … vaccines. GBS may be associated with influenza vaccine in about 1 per million recipients. Myth: Getting an influenza … influenza (flu) vaccine HealthLinkBC File #12b Facts about influenza (the flu) HealthLinkBC File #12d Inactivated …
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… File #49b Disinfecting Drinking Water . Should I worry about asbestos? If you must remove building materials such … particularly if goods are stored in these spaces. What about septic systems and waste disposal? Flooding can …
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… in a spot that reduces glare or use soft lighting What about wearing sunglasses and other types of protection? …
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… Vietnamese In the early weeks of life, babies sleep for about 16 hours a day. Planning where your baby can sleep … practice for many families due to cultural traditions or personal preference. Some families will end up bedsharing … of alcohol, medications or other drugs. For families choosing to bedshare, the risk can be reduced: Ensure that …
