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… treating symptoms can help. Follow the self-care advice below: Get plenty of rest and stay home from work, … 2 days of the start of symptoms Non-prescription cough and cold medications are available for relief of influenza … when standing or low urine output). Is it influenza or a cold? The following table can help you determine whether you …
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… as rivers, lakes and streams, can also contain disease-causing organisms from animal feces. If you have a weak immune … to brush your teeth, rinse your mouth, mix drinks or make ice cubes without boiling it first. Please note that boiling … and for recipes where water is used but not boiled, such as cold soups. For more information For more information, …
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… nuts, seeds and dried fruit for a satisfying snack Practice being mindful when you snack by removing distractions … egg Shelled edamame on its own, or as a salad with sliced cucumber and a splash of olive oil and vinegar, topped … Whole grain toast topped with mashed avocado and tomato slices Mini baked spinach and egg frittata Vegetable salad …
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… Never put home remedies, such as oil, butter, cream or ice on a burn. *Content & wording provided with permission … a fever Ask someone else to drive you to the doctor’s office or hospital so you can give your child your full … 9-1-1 or before driving your child to the doctor’s office or hospital. For more information BC Injury Research and …
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… pregnancy: Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) Oral typhoid Varicella Yellow Fever Can I travel by air? Air travel is … such as toxoplasmosis, listeriosis or hepatitis E. Avoid using bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto Bismol®) to treat … diarrhea, you need to follow good personal hygiene practices and be careful about what you eat and drink. For tips …
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… Health advice for travellers Last updated September 30, 2022 … common health concerns. Include pain and fever medication, cold remedies, tweezers, scissors, bandages and mosquito … and comfortable shoes Drink plenty of water and/or juice and avoid alcohol and drinks with caffeine to avoid …
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… streams and many groundwater sources may contain disease-causing “germs.” The germs, called pathogens, can lead to … as bottled water if your community is on a ‘boil water’ notice. This may be because: The water does not have adequate … stand for another 15 minutes If the water is cloudy, or colder than 10˚C (50˚F), double the amount of bleach added. …
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… all raw poultry and meat as if they are contaminated. Practice good hand hygiene, including regular hand washing, which … poultry and meat in the refrigerator, microwave or under cold running water. Do not thaw at room temperature Do not … or meats Make sure poultry and meats are well-cooked by using a meat thermometer. Measure the internal temperature …
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… breath, chest pain or tightness, throat tightness, hoarse voice, nasal congestion or hay fever-like symptoms (such as … Ingredients in packaged foods can change without notice. Do not assume that a food served before is safe Ensure …
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… child: DO: Stay calm, speak in an even and soft tone of voice Answer questions honestly, and use words that lessen … "I am really sorry you have to go through this" Consider using numbing creams and patches: These products ease the … be sterilized. To prepare the sucrose solution: Bring cold tap water to a rolling boil for at least 2 minutes …
