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… or have been in remission and off treatment for less than 1 year; hematopoietic stem cell transplant recipients; and … your mouth, mix drinks or make ice cubes without boiling it first. Please note that boiling water will get rid of … more information about water-borne infections and how to safely disinfect your drinking water, see the following …
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… furniture apart for a closer look and remove the covers on chairs and couches. Try to collect a bed bug for … self-treatment to ensure that treatment is completed safely and legally. Physical control methods to treat bed … to ensure that they meet Canada’s standards for health and safety. Before purchasing a product, check that the label …
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… 10 babies born to women who have rubella infection in the first 3 months of pregnancy. CRS is rare because so many … and feel painful. The rash, which may be itchy, begins first on the face and then moves downwards from the head to … ASA (e.g. Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen …
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… ASA (e.g. Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen … not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For more … bothersome. These are not recommended for children under 6 years of age. These medications can make children and adults …
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… They are most contagious from the day before and for the first few days after the rash appears. To reduce the spread … not attend daycare or school until 5 days after the rash first appears or the blisters have crusted. It usually takes … ASA or Aspirin® should NOT be given to anyone under 20 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. For more …
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… some immunity to infection. However, this wears off a few years after moving away from an area with risk of malaria. … net under the mattress before it gets dark each day, or first thing in the morning, to prevent mosquitoes from … care provider, or a travel clinic to find out if there is a safe anti-malaria medication. You should also be careful to …
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… care workers should have a booster dose of the vaccine 10 years after completion of the primary series. Due to … the tetanus and diphtheria vaccine is recommended every 10 years. The booster may be given sooner if you get a dirty or … cause swelling and pain in the joints. Infections in the first 3 months of pregnancy can cause severe harm to a …
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… Supplemented foods regulations. The amounts are within safe levels when used according to the directions on the … can have up to 400 mg of caffeine per day. The maximum safe amount for children and youth is much lower and depends … in one energy drink or energy shot often exceeds this safe amount. Too much caffeine can: Disrupt sleep and impact …
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… Age Aim for 0-6 months 200 mg 6-12 months 260 mg 1 to 3 years 700 mg 4 to 8 years 1000 mg 9 to 18 years* 1300 mg 19 to 50 years* 1000 mg … toddler feeding guidelines: Baby's Best Chance Toddler's First Steps For more nutrition information, call 8-1-1 to …
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… immunizations you need Buy medical insurance Make or buy a first aid kit for common health concerns. Include pain and … try to eat and sleep according to local time Food and water safety in developing countries Eat foods that are well … from snow, water and sand For more information on sun safety please visit HealthLinkBC File #26 Sun safety for …