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… Wear loose clothing and comfortable shoes Drink plenty of water and/or juice and avoid alcohol and drinks with … Condoms cannot prevent every case of sexually transmitted infections, but they can reduce the risk Women who only use … rabies visit HealthLinkBC File #07a Rabies Prevent insect-borne diseases Insect bites can spread diseases such as …
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… toddlers Sun safety for children (HealthlinkBC File # 26) Preventing injuries and illnesses Resources to help you … ill: Thinking about child safety Protecting your child from infections Child safety: Washing toys to prevent germs … manoeuvre Object stuck in a child’s airway Safety around water Always supervise your children while they are in and …
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… Ages 2 to 5 Years On this page: Overview Healthy Habits for Preventing Infection and Illness Safety Measures Around the … illness is going around. Wash your hands often. If soap and water aren't available, use a hand sanitizer or an … Learn more Child Safety: Washing Toys to Prevent Germs Foodborne Illness and Safe Food Handling Handwashing …
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… Norovirus is a virus that causes acute gastroenteritis, an infection of the digestive tract (stomach and intestine). … their hands or if someone with this illness handles food, water or ice. Some foods can be contaminated with the virus … For example, shellfish may be contaminated by sewage water before they are harvested. Is there a treatment? …
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… On this page: Overview Health Tools Healthy Habits for Preventing Infection and Illness Safety Measures Around the … illness is going around. Wash your hands often. If soap and water aren't available, use a hand sanitizer or an … Learn more Child Safety: Washing Toys to Prevent Germs Foodborne Illness and Safe Food Handling Handwashing …
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… 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 08p Sexually Transmitted Infections Series Download PDF Document English Document … 2 condoms together may result in a condom breaking Use only water-based lubricants with external (“male”) latex condoms. … your chance of getting an STI, see HealthLinkBC File #08o Preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs) . Image …
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… On this page: Overview Health Tools Indoor Air Pollutants Preventing Health Problems From Indoor Pollutants Outdoor Air Pollutants Water Pollution Other Chemicals in Our Environment When to … cancer, asthma, coronary artery disease, and respiratory infections. It can make your eyes and nose burn and cause a …
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… the places you plan to visit. For example, find out if the water is safe to drink or if you need to worry about … or undercooked meat and seafood. In areas where mosquito-borne illnesses are found, use DEET insect repellent. Wear … Food Handling Insect Repellents Malaria Motion Sickness Preventing Deep Vein Thrombosis From Travel Protecting Your …
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… Foodborne Illness During Pregnancy On this page: Overview Overview Preventing foodborne illness Pregnant women may become much … fruits and vegetables by rinsing them well with running water. If possible, use two cutting boards: one for fresh …
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… has trouble fighting off disease. Both the virus and the infection it causes are called HIV. HIV Infection: Stages, … People HIV: Stages of Infection Ways HIV Cannot Be Spread Preventing infections HIV: Preventing Infections HIV: Preventing Other Infections When …
