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… complications. Complications and death are most common in infants less than 12 months of age and adults. Complications … while you rest and recover: Drink plenty of fluids such as water, juice and soup, especially if you have a fever Get …
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… and local emergency responders to make sure residents are safe. This applies whether the residents stay in the care … fluids and minced or pureed food Can you maintain a safe home temperature? This is particularly important during … emergency plan Preparing an emergency kit with food, water and some basic supplies For more information Some …
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… reactions to the vaccine are rare. Over 15 years of vaccine safety monitoring has shown that the HPV vaccine is safe. More than 200 million doses of the vaccine have been … on mature minor consent see HealthLinkBC File # 119 The Infants Act, Mature Minor Consent and Immunization . For …
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… File shows you where to put numbing creams and patches for infants, toddlers, and older children for routine … can also be used in older children and adults. How do I safely use numbing products and are there side effects? … instructions and be sure numbing creams or patches are safe to use on your child. Be sure that you do not use more …
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… found in some automobile headlights. These objects are safe as long as the mercury stays contained. They only pose … is most strongly affected by exposure to metallic mercury? Infants, children and pregnant individuals have greater risk … health effects. This is because the body systems of infants and children are still growing and they have limited …
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… event, but any contact with animals needs to be done safely. In rare cases, animals can spread serious diseases … or public health unit to get more information on health and safety. Ask questions such as: Are hand washing facilities available? Do they have running water, liquid soap, paper towels or hand sanitizer stations? …
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… self-treatment to ensure that treatment is completed safely and legally. Physical control methods to treat bed … out items: Wash bedding, clothing and backpacks in hot water and laundry detergent, and dry them on the hottest … to ensure that they meet Canada’s standards for health and safety. Before purchasing a product, check that the label …
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… can be life-threatening. Seniors 65 years and older, infants and very young children, people who have lung or … moist air from a hot shower or from a sink filled with hot water to help clear a stuffy nose Anti-influenza drugs or …
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… to get all vaccines on time. Yes No I know why my child can safely get more than one vaccine at a time. Yes No I know … against thousands of germs. Germs are in the air, food, water, and on objects. Getting more than one vaccine at the … Your Child HealthLinkBC Files #50c Childhood Vaccines are Safe HealthLinkBC Files #50d Childhood Vaccines: What is in …
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… or lack of energy Diarrhea and rapid breathing in infants and toddlers Persistent vomiting in children and … (meningitis), diabetes, drug overdose, poisoning, sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) or a psychiatric illness. What …
