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… apart. The third dose is given 6 to 12 months after the second dose. In young children, immunization against polio … to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For more information on Reye … of arms or legs and even death. Paralysis occurs in about 1 in 200 people infected with the polio virus. Polio …
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… as containing low VOCs Do not allow smoking in or near your home. Second-hand smoke contains many pollutants, including VOCs … will allow gases to be given off before you bring them into your home. If this is not possible, increase the ventilation …
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… (or phlegm) is mucus that you cough up from deep inside your lungs. It is usually thick, cloudy and sticky. Sputum … inside the cap Take a deep breath. Hold the air for a few seconds. Breathe out slowly. Take another deep breath. Cough … is positive, your health care provider will talk with you about what this result means. When will I get the results …
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… illness. How can I prevent foodborne illness? Clean Wash your hands with warm soapy water for at least 20 seconds before you eat or handle any food and after you use … cold. A thermos will keep foods hot, above 60°C (140°F) for about 3 hours. It’s best to pack these just before leaving …
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… itching is often worse at night. Scratching can result in a secondary infection of the skin. Rashes may appear in these … Because itchiness and skin rashes have many causes, only your health care provider can confirm if you have scabies. … vacuum and clean clothes and bedding. Talk to your partners about safer sex, since condoms might not stop scabies from …
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… have not worked. If you develop an infection caused by CPO, your doctor will give you specific antibiotics that work for … to prevent CPO from spreading to others in the home: Wash your hands often, especially after going to the bathroom, … using the toilet. Wash your hands well for at least 15 seconds using warm water and soap. Use a paper towel to dry …
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… they are carrying SA bacteria. When these bacteria are in your nose or on the surface of your skin, they will not … strains of community-associated MRSA (CA-MRSA) now make up about 1 in 5 SA infections in the community. Why are MRSA a … using the toilet. Wash your hands well for at least 20 seconds using warm water and soap (to help children wash …
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… may also be present. The fever usually lasts one to 2 days. About 2 days after the fever starts, small painful blisters … of hand, foot and mouth disease. This can occur if you or your child does not drink enough liquids due to pain from … hands often with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds. This is especially important after changing a …
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… in drinking water over years or decades can increase your risk of developing certain cancers, including: Skin … wells regularly for water quality. For more information about private well water testing, see HealthLinkBC File #05b … at levels below the guideline, it is important to have a second test done to confirm the results. If your water tests …
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… Individuals with HIV should get 3 doses of the vaccine. The second dose is given 1 month after the first dose. The third … of the throat, tongue or lips. If this reaction occurs, your health care provider can treat it. Emergency treatment … no symptoms. Hepatitis A infection rarely causes death. About 1 in 200 infected people will die. The risk is higher …
