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… sex, aim for the following amount of fibre each day: Age (years) Male Female 1 to 3 19 g 19 g 4 to 8 25 g 25 g 9 to 13 … grain” followed by the name of the grain as one of the first ingredients. For example, look for a whole grain flour as a first ingredient in bread. Whole wheat foods, such as 100% …
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… state and death. It may take anywhere from 5 to15 years for symptoms of vCJD to develop from the time of being … any age, but the disease is most common in people under 30 years of age. Since the discovery of vCJD in 1995, there … complications tend to develop approximately 2 years after initial symptoms occur. How is vCJD treated? …
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… For decades, asbestos was used as a building material in homes and other buildings. Asbestos was also commonly used … environmental health officer at your health authority: First Nations Health Authority 604-693-6500 or toll-free …
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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the Tdap-IPV … The vaccine is given as one dose to children at 4 to 6 years of age. This is a booster dose for children who were … ASA (e.g. Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. For …
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… Cryptosporidium infection in B.C. has decreased in recent years. How can I become infected with Cryptosporidium ? …
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… you put your hands into your mouth or eat something without first cleaning your hands. VRE can also be spread if you eat … VRE last? Healthy people may carry VRE for weeks or even years, and may clear the bacteria from their bodies without …
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… 40 to 90 people living in Canada die from it each year. CJD can be found in every country around the world. … CJD prions appear in a person, it can take up to 30 years before symptoms begin. How does a person get CJD? Most …
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… it is possible for you to spread Giardia to others. Stay home if you have diarrhea or vomiting. Do not return to work …
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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the Tdap … as early as 13 weeks and up until delivery. Children 7 years of age and older and adults who have not been fully … ASA (e.g. Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. For more …
