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… is my child’s vision? Babies can see at birth, but they have to learn to use their eyes. They have to learn how to … addressed during this important time of visual development. Should vision problems be corrected at an early age? Yes, … rays from the sun can cause eye damage, as well as harm the skin. Sunglasses are recommended for children and adults. To …
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… but tests will not be performed just to see if you have been exposed. What is the risk of this disease? Each … due to diseases such as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), cancer, or have had organ transplants Have chronic lung … by testing environmental samples in a laboratory. Should trees in my neighbourhood be tested? Testing of trees …
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… what we eat. It’s also about how we eat. You and your child have different roles at meal and snack times. Your role is … how to eat well and makes mealtimes more enjoyable. What should I offer my child to eat? Offer your child nutritious … to eat. Reduce distractions at mealtimes Turn off the TV, cell phones, tablets and computers. This will help you focus …
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… Ig. However, since blood screening and testing began, there have been no reports of blood-borne infections such as HIV, … hepatitis B or hepatitis C in people who received Ig. Who should get immune globulin? Your health care provider may … dark urine, pale stools and jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes). Some people, especially young children, may …
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… Chickenpox (varicella) vaccine Last updated September 20, 2022 HealthLink BC … Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the chickenpox vaccine? Children get the … (swelling of the brain), and bacterial infections of the skin. Encephalitis can lead to seizures, deafness or brain …
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… In B.C., the rabies vaccine is provided free to those who have been exposed to an animal that may have rabies. It is … B or hepatitis C in people who received RabIg. Who should get rabies immune globulin and rabies vaccine? If an … of local muscles where the immunization was given. Fever, skin reactions and allergic reactions (hives or swelling) …
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… use of TIg. Since blood screening and testing began, there have been no reports of blood-borne infections such as HIV, … hepatitis B or hepatitis C in people who received TIg. Who should get tetanus immune globulin? Your health care … mostly found in the soil. When the bacteria enter the skin through a cut, scrape or wound, they produce a poison …
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… are naturally found in the gut (digestive system) and that have become resistant to a group of antibiotics known as … admitted to hospital or had treatment (e.g. dialysis or surgery) in a health care facility outside of Canada, or who … preparing or eating food. People identified as having a CPO should follow these instructions to prevent CPO from …
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… risk of complications from traveller's diarrhea if you: Have a weakened immune system Have chronic renal failure … as grapes or strawberries Eat fruits and vegetables if the skin is broken or bruised Eat watermelon as it may have been … people with thyroid problems, or known iodine sensitivity should not use iodine drops to disinfect water. Commercially …
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… to get tested for HBV. If they do not have the virus, they should receive the HBV vaccine Individuals who have tested … sexual contact or contact with a person’s broken skin or mucous membranes of the eyes, mouth or nose, they … called cirrhosis. Cirrhosis can lead to liver failure and cancer in a small number of people. Talk to your health care …
