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… to the face and hands. Prolonged use should be avoided Adults and children older than 12 years . Use an insect … to reduce the chance of getting the repellent in their eyes and mouths Apply the repellent only on exposed skin or … face. Try to avoid getting it around your mouth or in your eyes. If you do get repellent in your eyes, flush well with …
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… stroke/heat exhaustion, skin cancers, cataracts and other eye diseases. During the warm summer months, a child’s … occurs before we are 18 years of age. By the time we are adults, many of us have soaked up more than enough UV rays … sunglasses have improved, and most brands are effective at screening or reflecting ultraviolet rays. Look for …
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… of every 100 people in North America by the time they are adults. What are the symptoms of toxoplasmosis? Most … sore. In some cases the infection can also cause blurred vision or temporary loss of vision. How is toxoplasmosis … If a child is born with toxoplasmosis, they can experience eye problems, hydrocephalus (water on the brain), seizures …
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… with a person’s broken skin or mucous membranes of the eyes, mouth or nose, they should visit a health care … feces or vomit How does hepatitis B virus affect people? Adults and children 5 years of age and over may have … of people. Talk to your health care provider about regular screening for liver cancer if you have chronic HBV …
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… every 3 to 6 months or immediately if they have symptoms. Screening for syphilis for anyone who is pregnant is routinely done as part of initial prenatal screening and additionally at time of delivery. If you are … years later. Complications may be neurologic (hearing or vision loss, dizziness ) or cause damage to your brain, …
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… a number of serious infections, such as severe skin rashes, eye and ear infections, and pneumonia. How can I make sure … what the number is and not exceed it. Children and supervision Children must be supervised at all times. Most hot … not in use. Children are at higher risk of overheating than adults. Keep small children, especially infants, out of hot …
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… be passed on through the use of HBIg. However, since blood screening and testing began, there have been no reports of … used injection needle Being splashed in the mouth, nose or eyes with infected blood Being bitten by someone with … given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children …
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… Pinkeye (conjunctivitis) Last updated May 1, 2017 HealthLink BC … Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is pinkeye? Pinkeye, or conjunctivitis, is a common childhood illness. …
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… (an abnormally small head), brain abnormalities, vision and hearing loss, and more. In adults, there have been increased reports of a serious … a long time Fever Severe headache, visual problems, or pink eye Skin rash Joint and muscle pain For more information For …
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… Blood Services (formerly Canadian Red Cross) has been screening all blood donations for HTLV-1 since April 1990 …
