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… nose, diarrhea, vomiting, and swollen glands in the neck. However, not all children have these symptoms. When should … HealthLinkBC File #112 Febrile seizures (fever seizures) . How does roseola spread? Roseola is spread through saliva … when they talk, laugh, cough, or sneeze. It is not known how long children with roseola can spread the disease to …
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… File #49a Water-borne Infections in British Columbia . How long has chlorine been used to disinfect water? Chlorine … Canada use chlorine disinfectants to treat drinking water. How is chlorine added to my drinking water? There are many … choice of water treatment experts. Current scientific data show that the benefits of chlorination are much greater than …
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… cervical mucus or the ability of sperm to bind to the egg. However, like any contraceptive method, these pills are not … for people who have a greater body mass index (see How can I tell if the pills worked or not?). It is very … including EC, without a parent’s or guardian's consent. How can I tell if the pills worked or not? The effectiveness …
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… #14e Measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (MMRV) vaccine . How is measles spread? Measles is very contagious and … sample will be collected to make the diagnosis of measles. How can I prevent spreading measles to others? A person with …
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… infection, see HealthLinkBC File #25a Hepatitis B vaccine . How is a baby protected against hepatitis B at birth? When a … or unexpected reactions to your health care provider. How is hepatitis B spread? Hepatitis B is spread by contact …
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… required if you continue to travel or work in these areas. How is the vaccine given? Traveller’s diarrhea Adults and … last dose. The travel clinic will provide instructions on how to take the vaccine at home. It is important to follow … People infected may have no symptoms or only mild diarrhea. However, others can develop very severe, watery diarrhea and …
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… rectum in place Blockage of stool in the large intestine How can my diet help with constipation? Fibre and fluids … packaged food, read the Nutrition Facts table to find out how much fibre it contains. Look for foods with a percent … are substances that can help relieve constipation. However, the long-term use of some laxatives can make your …
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… or fish and soft cooked gai lan (Chinese broccoli) Fish chowder with whole grain bread sticks Pizza made with whole wheat pita or English muffin, … recipe database: https://food-guide.canada.ca/en/recipes/ How do I help my child eat safely? Young children are at …
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… causes swelling of the liver and brain, and can be fatal. How can I prevent reye syndrome? The use of acetylsalicylic …
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… the day. Trust your child’s appetite to guide them on how much to eat. It’s normal for your child to eat more on … like ham, turkey, salami, bologna, hot dogs, and pepperoni sticks has been linked to a higher risk of colorectal cancer. … Strips of French toast with yogurt and fruit puree Veggie sticks, edamame, brown rice crackers and yogurt-based dip …
