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Mumps

… damage or sterility. Mumps infection in the early stage of pregnancy may increase the rate of miscarriage but has not … vaccine are recommended for protection. Contact your health care provider to find out if you need to be immunized.People … *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care …

Disinfecting drinking water

… cleaning raw vegetables and fruit, as well as making baby formula Drink mixes such as juice concentrates or drink … Weakened Immune Systems HealthLinkBC File #69b Feeding Your Baby Formula: Safely Making and Storing Formula … …

Safety tips for swimmers

… This area can be very slippery, especially when wet. Be careful getting in and out of the pool Use a handrail if … strong swimmer with you, even if there is a lifeguard. Play carefully If you lost consciousness after hitting your head … reach of a responsible person (at least 16 years old). Babies who cannot sit without support and cannot wear a PFD …

Tick bites and disease

… get someone else to remove the tick for you or see a health care provider to remove it. Be sure to check for ticks on … out in an area where ticks can live. When to see a health care provider to remove the tick See your health care provider to remove the tick if it has buried itself …

Well water testing

… including diarrhea and nausea, and may even lead to death. Babies, children, elderly or people with immune deficiencies … sample bottles and instructions. Read the instructions carefully and follow them exactly. The lab (or your local …

Lead paint and hazards

… low levels of lead can affect the growth of the developing baby. Does my home contain lead-based paint? Lead-based … potentially harmful substances, they must be used with care. Mechanical removal through sanding or grinding …

Getting rid of rodents rats and mice

… material. How can I get rid of rodents? Rats and mice have babies often, so it is important to find and get rid of them … in the area Read and follow the directions on the label carefully Set bait in areas where there is no access to … bleach and 10 parts water can also be used. Pour mixture carefully onto the area to avoid disturbing any virus …

Shingles vaccine

… The vaccine is given as a series of 2 doses, 2 to 6 months apart, and costs about $160 per dose. Some health … tongue or lips. If this reaction occurs, your health care provider is prepared to treat it. Emergency treatment … 5 people who get shingles may have severe pain that lasts months to years after the rash has cleared. This is known as …

Measles

… and death are most common in infants less than 12 months of age and adults. Complications of measles can … with a measles outbreak, have yourself examined by a health care provider. It is best to call ahead so that you can be … *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care …

Radon in homes and other dwellings

… Indoors, radon can be measured using both long-term (3 months to a year) and short-term (2 to 7 days) tests. … radon detectors that are placed in the home for 3 months or longer, ideally during the fall or winter (6 to 12 months is recommended). Because radon levels can vary …