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… from person to person (TB disease in the lungs or throat), your health care provider may ask you to stay in home isolation. Home … . What does home isolation mean? Remain in your home and avoid contact with others Take your medicines …
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… the energy emitted by humans. NCITs offer a way to take your temperature without touching, unlike traditional … to learn how safely take a rectal temperature. Always wash your hands before and after taking your child’s temperature. … to hold the thermometer under their tongue long enough: Carefully place the tip of the thermometer under your …
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… insects such as honeybees, beetles or spiders. Canada has registered the use of pest control products containing Btk … insect, aircraft, weather and treatment area. Spraying is carefully controlled by GPS navigation and only occurs over … by health care providers. If you feel concerned, speak to your health care provider. If you wish to avoid contact with …
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… such as honeybees and beetles, or spiders. Canada has registered the use of pest control products containing Btk … based on the aircraft, weather and area size. Spraying is carefully controlled by GPS navigation and only occurs in … by health care providers. If you feel concerned, speak to your health care provider. If you wish to avoid contact with …
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… Tigrinya Document Ukrainian Document Vietnamese Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting all … isfree as part of routine immunizations. Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the … will die from the infection. Rarely, infection early in pregnancy can result in a baby being born with birth …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting all … that people born in 1970 or later (1957 for health care workers) get 2 doses of the vaccine. Most people born … infected with the virus in the first 3 months of their pregnancy. Rubella can also cause miscarriage or stillbirth. …
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… to share hats, combs, hair accessories or hairbrushes. If your child has long hair, tie it up or put it in a braid. … stops the lice from moving, making them easier to find Sit your child under a bright light; a magnifying glass may help … should not be sent home or kept home from school or daycare because of head lice. If one person in the household …
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… discharge of a person with the disease and then touching your own eyes or mouth (for example from a wet tissue, a … there is no reason to stay away from work, school or childcare as long as you or your child feels well. Who can get fifth disease? Anyone can …
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… 2 (SARS-CoV-2) that causes COVID-19. The vaccine causes your body to produce antibodies that will help protect you … years of age and older. More information, including how to register for the vaccine, can be found on the Government of … develop after receiving the vaccine, speak with your health care provider or call 8-1-1 for advice. Rare cases of …
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… good personal hygiene (cleaning) practices and being careful about what you eat and drink are the best ways to … Check that bottled beverages are sealed Wash and peel your own fruits and vegetables with bottled or treated water … unless it has been treated Drink tap water or add ice to your beverages Eat leftovers or food at buffets that has …
