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… all these symptoms. It’s also possible to be infected and have no symptoms. What are the complications? Dehydration … of hand, foot and mouth disease. This can occur if you or your child does not drink enough liquids due to pain from …
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… vapour at room and higher temperatures. Where might I have elemental mercury in my home? Some common household … The level of toxicity depends on how much mercury vapour you inhale, and for how long. When you inhale large amounts of mercury vapour over a short …
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… the influenza virus. Getting sick with influenza also puts you at risk of other infections. These include viral or … Seniors 65 years and older, infants and very young children, people who have lung or heart diseases, certain chronic health …
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… pathogens from drinking water, reducing health risks. You can disinfect water by adding chemicals, using heat, … water suppliers disinfect water to make it safe. However, you may need to disinfect your own drinking water, or find … water’ notice. This may be because: The water does not have adequate treatment Tests show the presence of “fecal …
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… of manganese may harm brain development in infants and young children. According to Health Canada, manganese is … the most vulnerable/sensitive population (e.g. infants and young children). Health Canada has also established a new … stains laundry and fixtures. The only way to know if you have high levels of manganese is to test your water. The …
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… Protecting your baby against hepatitis B at birth Last updated February … Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting all … vaccine . Babies immunized at birth need to have a blood test 4 weeks after their last dose of hepatitis …
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… The infection may occur in the rectum (the part of your intestine that ends at the anus), throat and urethra … (HPV)) and syphilis (when sores are present). Important things to remember when using condoms: Check the condom … it with your health care provider or a counsellor. For tips on how to talk to your partner(s), visit the BC Centre …
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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 … severe pain, worsening redness, weakness and fever. If you or your child has these symptoms, discuss them with your health …
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… women, the infection may occur in the rectum (the part of your intestine that ends at the anus), throat and the … (HPV)) and syphilis (when sores are present). Important things to remember when using condoms: Check the condom … it with your health care provider or a counsellor. For tips on how to talk to your partner(s), visit the BC Centre …
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… miscarriage or stillbirths in pregnant women. People who have symptoms of listeriosis should speak to their health … if they are at increased risk of serious illness. If you are at risk, how can you protect yourself? If you are pregnant, an older adult, …
