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… and odorless, you cannot tell if you have nitrate in your well water unless you test for it. Nitrate is more … guideline levels of nitrate in drinking water. To help keep your family safe: Have your well water tested for nitrate Never give your baby well …
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… Vietnamese Why do I need iron? Iron is a mineral that your body uses to make hemoglobin (pronounced “hee-muh-glow-bin”). Hemoglobin is found in your red blood cells and helps carry oxygen to all parts of your body. Babies and children need iron for healthy growth …
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… ingredients that make them safe and effective to protect your child from disease. Each vaccine contains a small … or weakened and the toxoids are inactive. Vaccines help your child’s immune system build protection against disease. … removed. Any tiny amount left in the vaccine will not harm your child. Other ingredients – Sugars, amino acids, salts, …
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… if you travel to or work in some countries. Discuss your travel plans with a public health unit, a travel clinic, or your health care provider at least 6 to 8 weeks before you … the provincial medical services plan (MSP), so check with your local travel clinic to find out the cost. Bring a …
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… oral-anal (mouth to anus) contact, getting stool on your fingers and then touching your mouth, or by putting objects in your mouth that may have tiny bits of stool on them. Men who …
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… enter the pool or hot tub. “If in doubt, stay out.” To make your hot tub or pool as safe and enjoyable as possible, … in a locked location or out of the reach of children. Your local pool supplier may offer water testing services to … should also drain and scrub them with a bleach solution. Your cleaning schedule will vary depending on how many …
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… contact an Emergency Management BC regional office in your area: … At the same time, you may have more stress coping with your own personal response to an emergency. You may face … and displacement. This is the time to keep track of your physical and mental health. Seek support and advice …
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… with cyclosporiasis. How do I prevent cyclosporiasis? Wash your hands before, during and after preparing food Wash … and Asia into B.C. in the spring and summer will increase your risk of Cyclospora infection To reduce your risk of infection, it is recommended to eat cooked or …
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… who inject drugs or are sex trade workers Depending on your immunization history, you may receive a dose of … provide long-term protection against infection. Speak with your health care provider. For more information, visit … to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For more information on Reye …
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… who received TIg. Who should get tetanus immune globulin? Your health care provider may give you TIg if you have a … and have had less than 3 doses of a tetanus vaccine or your immunization history is unknown. TIg is recommended for … to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For more information on Reye …
