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… not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to … movements usually from eating or drinking contaminated foods or fluids. Symptoms may also include stomach cramps, … to 5 days. The most common cause of traveller’s diarrhea is food or water contaminated with bacteria called …
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… is also provided free to children and adults at high risk of hepatitis B infection, including: Children under 12 … not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to … benefits and possible reactions for each vaccine and the risk of not getting immunized, can legally consent to or …
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… objects and surfaces contaminated with the virus. Sharing food, drinks or cigarettes, or kissing someone who has the virus can also put you at risk. What are the symptoms? Symptoms may include fever, … into a tissue or sleeve rather than your hands Not sharing food, drinks or cigarettes, or kissing others What is the …
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… to anyone's health, but people who are pregnant or had a baby within the past 6 weeks may be at a higher risk, especially if they do not have access to a cool indoor … young children during extreme heat For more information on foods and drinks to limit or avoid during pregnancy or …
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… by: having vaginal or anal sex without using a condom (the risk increases if either person has another sexually … transmission is lower) a mother with HIV can pass it to her baby during pregnancy, childbirth, or while breastfeeding … You can not get HIV through casual contact, such as sharing food or drinks, insect bites, hugging or kissing. What are …
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… aluminum in the environment. Aluminum is found in the air, food and water. It is even in breast milk and infant … in a vaccine is similar to that in the infant formula a baby may drink in a day. Formaldehyde – Some vaccines are … on childhood immunization, see: HealthLinkBC File #50a Your Baby’s Immune System and Vaccines HealthLinkBC File #50b The …
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… virus. Getting sick with influenza also puts you at risk of other infections. These include viral or bacterial pneumonia which affect the lungs. The risk of complications can be life-threatening. Seniors 65 … conditions or weakened immune systems are at much greater risk. Healthy pregnant women in the second half of their …
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… not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to … benefits and possible reactions for each vaccine and the risk of not getting immunized, can legally consent to or …
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… of a mother passing the infection on to her developing baby. Common ways for people to get toxoplasmosis include: … woman may prevent or lessen the disease in her developing baby. Treatment of an infected infant also helps reduce the … after handling raw meat to prevent contaminating other foods Do not drink unpasteurized milk from any animal Wear …
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… and strong as you age. Eating a variety of nutritious foods and beverages each day helps to: Keep your bones and … high cholesterol and diabetes Healthy eating is about the foods you eat and more. It’s about preparing and enjoying … high in sodium, sugar or saturated fat can increase your risk of chronic disease. Limit the following nutrients: …
