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… being immunized can spread the virus from the vaccine. To prevent spreading it to others, cover the rash until the … may include a temporary drop in the blood cells that help prevent bleeding (about 1 child in 30,000) and encephalitis, … months Had a drop in platelets, the blood cells that help prevent bleeding, after getting a previous dose of MMR or …
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… reaction, continue to offer it regularly. This may help prevent a food allergy from developing What can I offer my … speak with a registered dietitian. HealthLinkBC: File #110b Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child … meals for babies 6 to 12 months old Child Nutrition Series Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child …
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… best way to protect you from getting shingles. The vaccine prevents more than 90% of cases of shingles in adults 50 … years and older with a weakened immune system, the vaccine prevents about 70%-90% of cases of shingles. For those who …
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… mouth or nose secretions. How can necrotizing fasciitis be prevented? There is no vaccine to prevent group A streptococcal infections. Antibiotics are …
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… your baby. It’s full of important nutrients that can help prevent infections. Keep your baby close and provide … choice is to not drink alcohol. If you drink, plan ahead to prevent exposing your baby to alcohol. For example, you can: … a registered nurse or dietitian. Child Nutrition Series Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child …
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… hearing and vision. How much alcohol causes FASD? FASD is prevented by avoiding drinking any alcohol during pregnancy. … and support in a safe and healthy family situation may help prevent future issues such as difficulty at school, mental …
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… cutting boards and counters that have touched raw meat to prevent E. coli from contaminating other foods. You can use … lots of fluids is important to replace lost fluids and prevent dehydration. Do not take anti-diarrhea medicine or …
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… community. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #56 Preventing Water-borne Infections For People with Weakened … system. For more information see HealthLinkBC File #56 Preventing Water-borne Infections For People with Weakened …
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… your 1 to 3 year old child eat well HealthLinkBC File #110b Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child … to speak to a registered dietitian. Child Nutrition Series Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child …
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… organs. It is curable. In British Columbia, medicines to prevent or cure TB are free through Provincial TB Services … to spread TB bacteria to other people. Home isolation helps prevent the spread of TB because you stay home and away from …