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… COVID-19 mRNA vaccines Last updated October 10, 2024 … 2 (SARS-CoV-2) that causes COVID-19. The vaccines cause your body to produce antibodies that will help protect you from getting sick if exposed to the virus. The vaccines … . If you had, or may have had, COVID-19 you should still get the vaccine. This is …
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… Safety tips for swimmers Last updated February 17, 2023 HealthLink … safety information. Signs and rules are there to protect you and to keep pools clean and germ-free. Walk, do not run … system.” Never let children play in hot tubs Hot water can quickly affect a child’s small body. Limit the time a child …
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… COVID-19 protein subunit vaccine Last updated October 10, … 2 (SARS-CoV-2) that causes COVID-19. The vaccine causes your body to produce antibodies that will help protect you from getting sick if exposed to the virus. The vaccine … . If you had, or may have had, COVID-19 you should still get the vaccine. This is …
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… Residential hot tubs and pools: Health and safety tips Last updated June 6, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 27a … environment for bacteria to grow. These bacteria can make you sick with an infection or disease. Legionella bacteria … bodies do not regulate temperature well and overheat too quickly. Physical hazards Pool and hot tub users are always …
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… Feeding your baby formula: Before you start Last updated October 30, … safe alternatives to human milk or infant formula. If you have questions about what to feed your baby, contact your … or if the hole gets larger and the formula drips out quickly. New disposable bottle liners are sterile and ready …
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… is that they will have a severe fall leading to injuries. You can use the Staying Independent Checklist (PDF, 1,502 … Talk to your pharmacist for more information Other things you can do: Make a note of the location of any safety … that you can’t ‘feel’ how your foot is positioned For more tips and resources, ask your doctor about a fall risk …
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… Vietnamese Certain foods and beverages can affect how your warfarin works. This handout will help you to plan your … effect of warfarin and helps your blood to clot more quickly. Your warfarin dose will be balanced with the amount … Other tips: Vitamin and mineral supplements If you take a vitamin …
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… can survive in small droplets in the air for several hours. You can become infected when you breathe in these droplets … provider. It is best to call ahead so that you can be seen quickly and without infecting other people. Measles can … seeing a health care provider, the following home treatment tips may help you to be more comfortable while you rest and …
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… disease before immunization. It is now more common in young adults. Mumps can cause encephalitis, an inflammation … best to call ahead so that you see a health care practioner quickly and without infecting other people. Mumps can spread … seeing a health care provider, the following home treatment tips may help you to be more comfortable while you rest and …
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… vaccine What if I am planning on getting pregnant? If you are a woman of childbearing age, make sure you are … ahead so that you can see your health care practitioner quickly and without infecting other people. Rubella can … seeing a health care provider, the following home treatment tips may help you to be more comfortable while you rest and …
