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… eczema. What are the symptoms? A child with impetigo will have a skin rash that looks like a group of small blisters … for the rash to appear after you have been infected. You should practice good personal hygiene when a family member … Help stop the spread of germs . A child with impetigo should not share towels, clothes, face cloths, bedding, …
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… to 2 or more connections, you are a water supplier and have responsibilities under the Drinking Water Protection … ). You should contact your local health authority for further … it is safe for you and your family to drink. Water samples should be sent to qualified laboratory for testing (see …
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… may decline. During a wildfire, it's important that you have access to enough reliable and safe drinking water. … If you are on a community water system, your water supplier should check your water system and the quality of your drinking water. If there are concerns, they should speak to you. If your drinking water comes from your …
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… for total lead in drinking water, measured at the tap. You should make every effort to maintain lead levels in drinking … adjust the qualities of water to reduce corrosion.  Schools have been advised to sample water to ensure lead is at safe … is suspected or has been measured in your water supply, you should reduce your exposure to the lead. If you are …
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… visit HealthLinkBC File #25a Hepatitis B vaccine . If you have been diagnosed with acute or chronic HBV infection, you … to get tested for HBV. If they do not have the virus, they should receive the HBV vaccine Individuals who have tested … skin or mucous membranes of the eyes, mouth or nose, they should visit a health care provider as soon as possible, …
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… the symptoms of hepatitis C virus (HCV)? Most people who have HCV feel well, will have no symptoms and may not know … with HCV after being cured. If you have chronic HCV, you should see your health care provider regularly. During these … areola is cracked or bleeding. During this time, the milk should be expressed and discarded. When your nipple or …
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… and older children for routine immunizations. If you have questions about where your child's immunizations will … and these may have different instructions for how they should be used. Use of these products will change depending … on the back of your child’s arm (B), half way between their shoulder and elbow. For the 12 month visit, do this again on …
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… Vietnamese If you travel or hike in the wilderness, you should be aware of certain health risks. Prepare for the … Is it safe to drink the water in the wilderness? You should not drink water in the wilderness without treating it … and recreation. Untreated water in the wilderness can have health effects such as diarrhea, abdominal cramps, …
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… are another new product that do not contain tobacco but do have nicotine in them. These are like smokeless tobacco … prescription medication and behavioural coaching. These should be considered before you try vaping. While vaping is … If you smoke and want to lower your health risks, you should consider vaping rather than HTPs. There is more …
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… Within 1 to 2 days of being exposed to norovirus you may have the following symptoms: an upset stomach, vomiting, … norovirus usually get better within a few days. Antibiotics should not be taken for norovirus. Antibiotics only work to … who are ill and work as food handlers or care providers should stay away from work while they are sick and for 2 …