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… body produces. It can have many clinical uses including: Preventing pregnancy (all methods) Gender-affirming/transition care (the Pill) Acne control (some methods) Preventing heavy bleeding during menstruation (IUDs) Other …
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… take a daily vitamin D supplement of 400IU: Infants and young children under 2 years of age who are breastfed or fed some …
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… white or yellow patches at the back of the throat and, in children, abdominal pain. Impetigo is a skin infection and … your health care provider for more information. How can I prevent group A streptococcal infection? Wash your hands …
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… of countries around the world, particularly in their health care facilities. People who have been admitted to hospital … risk for picking up CPO bacteria. It is important to prevent these bacteria from spreading to other individuals, … as having a CPO should follow these instructions to prevent CPO from spreading to others in the home: Wash your …
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… infected. While molluscum contagiosum is most common among children under 10 years of age, the infection can affect … symptoms appear around the eyes, they may be treated to prevent irritation. Treatment of symptoms in the genital …
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… is approved by Health Canada and is free as part of your child’s routine immunizations. Call your health care … to all students in grade 9. This is a booster dose for children immunized against these diseases at a younger age. The booster dose strengthens or boosts the …
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… the intellectual and behavioural development of infants and young children. Lead-based paint is a dangerous source of lead but … an area where paint is being removed. Prepare the area To prevent spreading paint chips and dust to other parts of the …
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… transplant, or who have had cancer treatment Infants and young children Pregnant women Older adults People with a chronic … community. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #56 Preventing Water-borne Infections For People with Weakened …
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… a health concern for: Pregnant women Developing babies Babies less than 6 months old The elderly Individuals … suggest that the thyroid gland function in school-age children may be affected by exposure to high levels of …
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… most likely to be affected by particle pollution include: Children Older adults Those with heart or lung disease, such … and never idle a car inside a garage or near an open window Prevent and reduce PM pollution We can reduce the levels of …
