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… or any persistent diarrhea or vomiting, see your health care provider. You may be asked to submit a … to detect so you may have to submit more than 1 sample. Your health care provider will decide if treatment with … that are not filtered and disinfected may be at risk at all times. See HealthlinkBC File #56 Preventing water-borne …
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… always treat them as potentially infectious. If you prick yourself with a used needle, hold the affected limb down low … and soap. If you are splashed with blood or body fluids and your skin has an open wound, healing sore, or scratch, wash … How do I prevent the spread of infection to others? Sometimes it is not possible to know for a few months if you …
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… Canada approved the vaccine. It will be free as part of your child's routine immunizations. Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should … third at 6 months. They should get this vaccine at the same time as other childhood immunizations. DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib …
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… 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 been sitting unrefrigerated for a long time or not stored properly Eat at a buffet that does not …
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… vaccines are usually available beginning in October. For your best protection, get immunized as soon as possible. You … website at https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/managing-your-health/immunizations/flu . Who should get the … required to take Aspirin® or ASA for long periods of time due to a medical condition Children and adults with …
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… the area(s) surrounding the wound. It is given at the same time as the 1st dose of rabies vaccine. Rabies vaccine is … to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For more information on Reye … of the throat, tongue or lips. Should this reaction occur, your health care provider is prepared to treat it. Emergency …
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… for long periods can be dangerous. If it gets very hot in your home, plan to go somewhere cooler if possible. What can … dangerous Get a digital room thermometer to help know when your home is getting too hot If you do not have an … or diaper in between you and your infant during feeding times. A dampened washcloth in the crook of your arm may …
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… a TST to see if you have ever been exposed to TB. It tells your health care provider if your body has “seen” the bacteria before. This test alone … have TB disease. If you have symptoms of TB disease, visit your health care provider. Symptoms of TB disease in the …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Wash your hands often to keep yourself and others healthy. Hand washing is the most … or vomiting. Why is hand washing important? Washing your hands and your child’s hands is the best way to stop …
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… they are carrying SA bacteria. When these bacteria are in your nose or on the surface of your skin, they will not normally harm you. However, if SA … of infections, such as skin and wound infections. Sometimes, SA can cause serious infections in your blood, lungs …
