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… percent of cases of genital warts caused by the HPV types covered by the vaccine. What are the possible reactions after … safe. More than 200 million doses of the vaccine have been safely given worldwide. Acetaminophen (e.g. Tylenol ® ) or … Minor Consent and Immunization . For more information For tips on how to help your child have a positive immunization …
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… Naloxone: Treating opioid overdose Last updated November 1, 2020 HealthLink BC File … that are well understood and managed. What is an opioid overdose? An opioid drug overdose happens when a person … nasal spray (or “intranasal”) formulations. Naloxone can quickly reverse the effects of opioid drugs. It binds to the …
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… on time, your child can be protected from many diseases over a lifetime. Immunization has saved more lives in Canada … serious illness should not be immunized until they have recovered from their illness. There is no need to delay getting … 48 hours after the diarrhea or vomiting has stopped. For tips on hand washing, see HealthLinkBC File #85 Hand …
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… organs. TB is curable. In British Columbia, you can get medicines to prevent or cure TB. The medicines are free … the sputum bottle. Do this until there is enough sputum to cover the bottom of the bottle Screw the cap on the sputum … Culture results may take up to 8 weeks, depending on how quickly the bacteria grow. The lab will send your test …
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… wash and then sanitize all utensils, cutting boards and counters that have touched raw meat to prevent E. coli from …
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… on time, your child can be protected from many diseases over a lifetime. Immunization has saved more lives in Canada … a poison that can cause painful tightening of muscles all over the body. It is very serious if the breathing muscles …
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… of children under 19 years of age. One of the topics covered in the Infants Act is the health care of children. … The health care provider will give the child time to read over the information and allow the child to ask questions. …
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… of withdrawal Counselling and support, whether in-person, over the phone, or via text or chat Different methods of … medications that contain nicotine. They reduce cravings by giving the nicotine you would get through smoking, but none … want to stop smoking or using other tobacco products. It covers the cost of a twelve week supply of one of two …
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… system. Boil water for at least 1 minute. At elevations over 2,000 meters (6,500 feet) boil water for at least 2 minutes Store disinfected water in clean, covered, food grade containers Can I use bleach to disinfect … Systems HealthLinkBC File #69b Feeding Your Baby Formula: Safely Making and Storing Formula … Disinfecting drinking …
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… be a very short time before they must go to the bathroom. Over time, your child will be able to control the urge to … house or yard. This allows your toddler to sit on the potty quickly when they feel the urge to go. If your child won’t … Praise your child’s efforts and try not to be upset over accidents. With this kind of acceptance, your child …