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… 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 101a Sexually Transmitted Infections Series Download PDF Document English Document … HPV is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs). It is a family of over 100 types of … Finding and treating an STI reduces the chances of passing infections on to your partner(s). The more partners you …
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… Heat-related illness in infants and young children Last updated June 27, 2024 HealthLink BC File … to anyone's health, but infants (0-1 year) and young children (1-5 years) may be at a higher risk of heat-related … to go somewhere cooler if possible. Why are infants and children at greater risk? Infants and children can become …
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… Severe allergic reactions to food: Children and teens Last updated March 1, 2019 HealthLink BC … treats a protein (an allergen) in a food as harmful. Some children with food allergy are at risk of having a severe … allergic reaction, ask your child’s health care provider. Children and teens at risk of a severe allergic reaction …
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… tell you whether your exposure puts you at risk of these infections. How do I prevent the spread of infection to … see HealthLinkBC File #08o Preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs) Do not donate blood, plasma, organs, … you are prepared. How do I protect myself and others? Teach children to never touch used needles, syringes or condoms, …
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… Safety for infants and young children during extreme heat Last updated June 27, 2024 … to anyone's health, but infants (0-1 year) and young children (1-5 years) may be at a higher risk of heat-related … risk of heat-related illness by keeping infants and young children in a cool space indoors during the hottest hours of …
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… Preventing Water-Borne Infections For People with Weakened Immune Systems Last … Document Vietnamese Who is at higher risk from water-borne infections? People with very weak immune systems who are at … For more information about water-borne infections and how to safely disinfect your drinking water, …
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… Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child care providers Last updated April 16, … Vietnamese Anyone who provides care to babies and young children must be aware of the risks of choking. Babies and young children are at high risk of choking because they: Have less …
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… found in the mouth and the throat, the female genital tract and on skin around the anal area. Human stools (bowel … cause infection. Less often, they can cause more serious infections of the blood, urinary tract or other body tissues. What are …
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… bacteria can be carried in the stomach or intestinal tract of people and animals, including domestic and wild … Yersinia bacteria. It is easy for people, especially young children, to get infected by putting their hands or fingers … pain, fever and diarrhea. Bloody diarrhea can occur in children. In some cases abdominal pain is severe and …
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… very often, and is usually mild, severe disease can occur. Infections that can be spread from animals to humans … risk? People at risk of serious problems from some of these infections include: Fetuses and infants Young children The elderly People with weakened immune systems …
