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… mumps, rubella and varicella (MMRV) vaccine What if I am planning on getting pregnant? If you are a woman of …
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… or receive kidney dialysis You struggle with drug or alcohol use You are taking anti-epilepsy medications or …
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… periods can be dangerous. If it gets very hot in your home, plan to go somewhere cooler if possible. Why are infants and …
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… It can spread when hands are not carefully washed after using the bathroom or changing a diaper, and then preparing … the spread of shigellosis. Follow the advice below to help stop the spread of shigellosis. In day care settings Wash … hand washing, see HealthLinkBC File #85 Hand washing: Help stop the spread of germs Ensure children have their hands …
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… streams and many groundwater sources may contain disease-causing “germs.” The germs, called pathogens, can lead to … health risks. You can disinfect water by adding chemicals, using heat, using ultraviolet (UV) radiation, filtration or … bathing, wash your hands with disinfected water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. For more information If you …
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… in fibre for overall heatlh. You can find fibre in most plant-based foods. These include: Vegetables and fruit, … contain sorbitol, which is a naturally occurring sugar alcohol. Prunes and prune juice are best used in combination …
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… months Have active untreated tuberculosis Are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. Women should avoid becoming …
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… hepatitis, diabetes, cancer or anemia Health conditions causing difficulty breathing, swallowing or a risk of choking … less than 2 years of age, and people who are pregnant, or planning to become pregnant, should not get the vaccine. … has a very weak immune system, such as a bone marrow transplant patient, within 2 weeks of being immunized should …
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… exposed to an STI or are being treated for an STI Discuss using protection, such as condoms, dental dam barriers and lubricant Alcohol and some prescription and illegal drugs can … (“male”) condoms should not be used at the same time. Using 2 condoms together may result in a condom breaking …
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… filters, water, needles and syringes Practice safer sex. Using a barrier (such as a condom) every time you have sex … have ever donated or received blood products or tissue transplants Do not share personal care items or medical devices … stay as healthy as possible if I am living with HBV? Avoid alcohol as it causes liver damage and can increase liver …
