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… Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other … before they start kindergarten and again in grade 9. For more information about these immunizations, see: … cuts or deep wounds if their last tetanus vaccine was given more than 5 years ago. If you have a serious cut or wound, …
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… can cause disease. The final preparation of TIg undergoes more testing to ensure that there are no known infectious … system you may be given TIg even if you have received 3 or more doses of a tetanus vaccine. You may also be given a … TIg to provide long-term protection against tetanus. For more information see HealthLinkBC File #18a Tetanus and …
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… and bromine are the most popular disinfectants. The more frequent a hot tub or pool is used, the faster the … to add, and knowing how and when to safely add them. For more information on disinfectants and water quality, see … fainting, and even death. Avoid staying in the hot tub for more than 10 minutes at one time. Have a clock visible …
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… exposed to UV radiation, your body produces and releases more melanin (a skin pigment) to absorb the UV radiation. … and sagging. It can also lead to some skin cancers. UVB is more harmful than UVA. It causes delayed tanning by making your skin produce more melanin. UVB is responsible for sunburns and most skin …
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… However, they can be as short as a few seconds or last for more than 15 minutes. How serious is a febrile seizure? A … condition A febrile seizure lasting 30 minutes or more A second seizure within 24 hours of the first What can … will have a febrile seizure during childhood. A child is more likely to have a febrile seizure if a parent, brother …
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… put the order on their fridge so it can be easily seen. For more information about the No CPR form, please contact your … this page: Create a No CPR order Cancel a No CPR order For more information Create a No CPR order If you want to record … No CPR program and receive a free bracelet and necklet. For more information, visit MedicAlert® Products and Services or …
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… of CJD, the disease advances quickly over 2 to 12 months. More advanced symptoms include: Balance problems Difficulty … humans from eating cow parts infected with BSE prions. For more information For more information on vCJD, visit HealthLinkBC File #55b …
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… includes homes and other places where people spend 4 or more hours. It’s recommended that higher concentrations be remediated sooner. For more information, please visit Health Canada: Radon … in other parts of the province have high radon levels but more testing needs to be conducted and reported. For more …
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… should see your health care provider immediately. Who is more likely to get sick? People who have a greater chance of … women Older adults People with a chronic disease People more sensitive to waterborne illnesses can have severe … the quality of the drinking water in your community. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #56 Preventing …
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… if they are bitten by a mosquito carrying the virus. For more information on West Nile Virus, see HealthLinkBC File … DEET. Products with higher concentrations of DEET are not more effective, but they will last longer. The most … look for a product designed for use against them. For more information on tick bites, see HealthLinkBC File #01 …
