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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the … get the DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib vaccine as a series of 3 doses. The first dose is at 2 months of age, the second at 4 months and … not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For information …
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… by enteroviruses. It’s most common in children under 10 years of age, but older children and adults may also get the … with hand, foot and mouth disease is most contagious in the first week of their illness. They can spread the virus to … not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For more …
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… after touching animals or toys that animals use whether at home or at a petting zoo Always store raw meat on the lowest … Educate people who handle and prepare food about food safety Maintain a clean kitchen Protect foods from rodents … #03 Pasteurized and raw milk HealthLinkBC File #59a Food safety: Easy ways to make food safer HealthLinkBC File #61a …
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… short-term assistance to residents displaced from their homes due to fire, floods, earthquakes or other emergencies. … BC regional office in your area: www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/emergency-management/contact-us . How can I manage … more information For more information on becoming a Public Safety Lifeline Volunteer, visit: …
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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 … If you plan to install a drinking water filter in your home, you will need a system labeled as Absolute 1 micron or …
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… People spend up to 90 percent of their time indoors, at home, school and work. Poor indoor air quality may cause … overtime. Materials can sometimes release VOCs for several years. For more information, visit HealthLinkBC File #65d … level of emissions. This step should always be considered first to improve indoor air quality. Some examples include …
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… Norovirus outbreaks occur in B.C. communities every year. Outbreaks occur year round but are more common in the … winter months. Outbreaks of illness are common in nursing homes, daycare centres, schools, children’s camps and on … anada.ca/en/health-canada/services/meat-poultry-fish-seafood-safety/shellfish-food-safety.html How can I reduce the risk …
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… from donated human blood that has been tested to ensure its safety. All blood donors are screened for exposure to … are given. The risk of thrombosis is increased in those: 45 years of age and older With a history of thrombosis With … not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For more …
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… from donated human blood that has been tested to ensure its safety. All blood donors are screened for exposure to … are given. The risk of thrombosis increases for those: •45 years of age and older •With a history of thrombosis •With … not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For more …
