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… Spanish Document Vietnamese Hearing is important for your child’s social and emotional growth. The ability to … clinic or your family health care provider to find out more about making a referral. See your health care provider right … such as cigarette smoke. For more information on how second-hand smoke can harm babies and children, see …
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… Experiencing homelessness People who use illicit drugs A second dose of vaccine is recommended for people with certain medical conditions. Speak with your health care provider to find out if you need a second … to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For more information on Reye …
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… benefits: It reduces the chances of passing the STI on to your partner(s) You are less likely to develop complications … to be exposed to an STI. Talk to your health care provider about getting tested for STIs, or go to your local sexual … prevented with vaccines. Talk to your health care provider about how to get these vaccinations. How do I talk about …
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… Spanish Document Vietnamese What should seniors know about the inactivated influenza vaccine? Influenza vaccines … website at www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/managing-your-health/immunizations/flu . The inactivated influenza … as soon as possible. This gives your body enough time, about 2 weeks, to build immunity before the influenza season …
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… rash, cough or runny nose, also occur in other illnesses. About a quarter of all people who get fifth disease have no … of fifth disease that differ from other illnesses are: About 2 to 3 weeks after being exposed to the virus, a red … discharge of a person with the disease and then touching your own eyes or mouth (for example from a wet tissue, a …
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… water to make it safe. However, you may need to disinfect your own drinking water, or find an alternate source such as … bleach Bleach works best when added to warm water that is about 20˚C (68˚F). Mix: 2 drops (0.1 mL) of household bleach (about 5.25% chlorine) 1 litre (4 cups) of water Cover and …
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… chronic hepatitis may develop cirrhosis. Cirrhosis damages your liver so it doesn’t work well. If you have cirrhosis or … to your health care provider or a registered dietitian about your diet. Is there a special diet for chronic … loss may help slow liver damage. If you are concerned about your weight or a change in your weight, call 8-1-1 and …
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… Spanish Document Vietnamese Lunch is an important part of your child’s day. Eating a variety of nutritious foods while … uneaten Plan ahead When you can, offer your child choices about the foods they want in their lunch. Ask them “Would … end of the day. Be allergy aware Some schools have rules about the types of foods that can be brought to the …
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… useful resources and strategies below to support you when your baby's crying causes feelings of frustration or … for your baby such as babysitters, relatives and friends about how to safely care for your baby. Make sure they … to cry more and for longer periods of time starting at about 2 weeks of age and continuing until about 3 to 4 …
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… Spanish Document Vietnamese Document Tigrinya Protect your children. Get all their vaccines on time. The vaccines … what you know . Answer yes or no to the following sentences about vaccine safety. I know that vaccines are safe for my … The ‘whole cell’ vaccine used before 1997 contained about 3,000 proteins and polysaccharides from the whole …
