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… roasts or soups are difficult to cool. To help cool foods quickly: Use shallow containers Split larger items into … compromised immune system Health Canada provides additional tips for those at highest risk: … http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/covid-19/prevention-risks/cleaning-and-disinfecting Image … …
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… off your skin. How can I properly use insect repellents? Tips for proper use of insect repellents: Only use … in their eyes and mouths Apply the repellent only on exposed skin or on top of clothing. Do not use under …
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… new ones. Focus on and cultivate activities that have been important to them and involve them in tasks within … and physically. Set aside part of the day to do these things. Give up some of the responsibilities you usually … groups, which can help you find resources or learn useful tips. What should I do if I see a crime or harmful …
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… enter the bloodstream and produce toxins (poisons). It can quickly affect several different organs including your liver, lungs and kidneys. Since TSS develops quickly, emergency medical help is needed as soon as possible. Although TSS has been linked to tampon and menstrual cup use by menstruating …
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… The disease also causes problems with movement and advances quickly to a vegetative state and death. It may take … of age. Since the discovery of vCJD in 1995, there have been more than 200 cases of vCJD reported worldwide. Most … in the United Kingdom (UK). A few cases of vCJD have been reported in Canada but these people were infected in …
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… and what you can realistically expect of them. If they have been shopping in the mall with you all day, they will be … your activities with enough time for your child to do some things for themselves. If your child asks for help, you can … avoid taking over. They may not do the task as well or as quickly, but they will have a sense of achievement by …
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… not know they have HCV. They may not know that they have been exposed to the virus. Some people may have a brief illness … with symptoms appearing around 6 weeks after they have been infected with the virus. You need a blood test to see …
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… the risk of infection with WNV. There are many simple things that you can do to protect yourself: Use mosquito … repellent – Applying a mosquito repellent to areas of exposed skin is an excellent way to prevent mosquito bites. …
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… in the first trimester. If you or your partner(s) may have been exposed to HIV at any time before or during your pregnancy, …
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… school or daycare, or should stay home. If your child has been prescribed antibiotics they should stay home for at … such as a tissue, facecloth, towel or eye dropper that have been contaminated with discharge from the eye of an infected … applying drops or ointment. Applying eye drops Follow these tips when applying eye drops: Before applying eye drops make …
