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… who smokes or vapes, and those who are nearby, especially children. There are ways to reduce the risks, such as by … birth weight. How does second-hand smoke harm babies and children? Children are at higher risk of getting sick from … to second-hand smoke have a greater risk of getting lung infections such as bronchitis and pneumonia. They also …
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… get into or through your skin, they can cause a variety of infections, such as skin and wound infections. Sometimes, SA can cause serious infections in … for at least 20 seconds using warm water and soap (to help children wash their hands long enough, sing the ABC song). …
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… causes acute gastroenteritis, an infection of the digestive tract (stomach and intestine). Norovirus outbreaks occur in … are common in nursing homes, daycare centres, schools, children’s camps and on cruise ships. What are the symptoms? …
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… seconds, and rub hands together to create lather (to help children wash their hands long enough, sing the ABC song) … cages or litter boxes Clean around the house When should children wash their hands? Children should always wash their hands before they eat or …
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… (strep) bacteria or both. It is more common in children than adults and often occurs in the summer. … Is impetigo serious? Impetigo is usually a mild infection. Children with impetigo will have little discomfort other … schools and summer camps. Limit contact with other children with impetigo If another child has impetigo, you …
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… 2024 HealthLink BC File number 101b Sexually Transmitted Infections Series Download PDF Document English Document … as a series of either 2 or 3 doses over a 6 month period. Children who start a series when they are 9 to 14 years of … is HPV? HPV is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs). About three out of 4 sexually active …
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… fatal. Pseudomonas bacteria can cause a number of serious infections, such as severe skin rashes, eye and ear … and stored in a locked location or out of the reach of children. Your local pool supplier may offer water testing … are not supervised, or while their supervisors are distracted, even for a moment. All hot tub and pools should …
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… 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 08b Sexually Transmitted Infections Series Download PDF Document English Document … Urethritis is often caused by sexually transmitted infections (STIs) like gonorrhea, chlamydia or herpes … there are symptoms of unexplained or repeated infections in children. How is it spread? The sexually transmitted …
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… poses a risk to pregnant or breastfeeding mothers, or their children. However, pregnant or breastfeeding women may wish … protected with mosquito netting tucked over baby carriers Children 6 months to 2 years of age . When children 6 months to 2 years of age live or travel in an …
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… Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Protect your children. Get all their vaccines on time. The vaccines are …
