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… or travel clinic staff for advice before travelling. What should I bring? Insect repellant containing DEET or … your child gets them to swallow and prevents ear pain. What immunizations will my child need? Make sure that your … recommend travel vaccines depending on where you are going, what you plan to do while you are there, how long you are …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is radon? Radon is a colourless, odourless radioactive … and window casements. How does radon affect my health and what is my risk? Exposure to radon over the long-term can … hours, short-term tests (2 to 7 days) are not recommended. What are the guideline levels for radon? The current Health …
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… Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the chickenpox vaccine? The chickenpox vaccine … important to keep a record of all immunizations received. What are the benefits of chickenpox vaccine? The chickenpox … number. It is important to always report serious or unexpected reactions to your health care provider. Who should …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is sleep related infant death? There are two kinds of … a parent, child, or pet rolling onto the baby during sleep. What causes SIDS? The cause of SIDS is not fully understood … low birth weight, are at higher risk of SIDS than others. What can I do to reduce the risk of sleep related infant …
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… Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the DTaP-IPV-Hib vaccine? The DTaP-IPV-Hib vaccine … important to keep a record of all immunizations received. What are the benefits of DTaP-IPV-Hib vaccine? The … number. It is important to always report serious or unexpected reactions to your health care provider. Who should …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is the live attenuated influenza vaccine? The live … apart. The second dose improves their level of protection. What are the benefits of getting the vaccine? The vaccine is … about 1 per million recipients. Always report serious or unexpected reactions to your health care provider. After …
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… www.env.gov.bc.ca/epd/bcairquality/data/aqhi-table.html . What is particle pollution? Particulate matter (PM) refers … the most commonly measured and studied particle pollution. What causes particle pollution? Major sources of outdoor PM … burning Motor vehicle and industrial emissions Road dust What are the health impacts from particle pollution? …
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… health care provider is prepared to treat this reaction What happens if my child does not get immunized? Vaccines … are Safe HealthLinkBC File #50d Childhood Vaccines: What is in the Vaccines and Why HealthLinkBC File #50e A … Childhood vaccines are safe (#50c) Childhood vaccines: What is in the vaccines and why (#50d) A better immunization …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What are enterococci? Enterococci are bacteria found in the … of the blood, urinary tract or other body tissues. What are vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE)? Vancomycin … not wash their hands before making and serving the food. What are your chances of getting VRE? If you are healthy and …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What insects are being treated? British Columbia’s (B.C.) … insecticide, can reduce damage over infested areas. What is Foray 48B ® ? Foray 48B® is a water-based product … in the world and can be used on certified organic farms. What happens during aerial spraying? Aerial spraying of …
