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… is produced by Clostridium botulinum , a bacterium that is commonly found in soil, on raw fruits and vegetables, on … The “boiling water bath” is a food preservation method commonly used in making jams. It involves dropping a basket … with boiling water on its own. What do I need to know about pressure canning? A pressure canner is a large, …
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… the urethra can cause urethritis. For more information about gonorrhea and chlamydia, see HealthLinkBC File #08a … Symptoms of urethritis can include: Clear or mucous-like fluid from the penis or vagina People with urethritis can … may increase the chance of getting an STI Get vaccinated Vaccines can prevent some STIs, such as hepatitis A, B and …
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… eat can be messy! Give your baby time to explore and learn about food. When can I introduce common food allergens? To reduce the risk of a food allergy … and canned light tuna For more information If you have questions about feeding your baby, contact your health care …
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… clinic or your family health care provider to find out more about making a referral. See your health care provider right … away if your child has any of the following: Ear discharge (fluid draining from ear) Earache (pain in the ear) Bad smell … treatable. What can affect my child’s hearing? The most common causes of temporary hearing loss in children include: …
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… eat more vegetables in the spring and summer). You get the flu and are unable to eat solid foods for a few days. You … as long as the total amount (mcg) of vitamin K you eat is about the same each day. If your INR is stable and in safe … not yet been reported. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions about alcohol use before starting or stopping any …
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… to hepatitis A and are not able to receive the hepatitis A vaccine. This includes children less than 6 months of age … What are the possible reactions after immune globulin? Common reactions to Ig may include soreness and tenderness … can lead to seizures, deafness or permanent brain damage. About 1 person in 3,000 with measles can die from …
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… fasciitis (neck-roe-tie-zing fa-shee-eye-tis) is more commonly known as “flesh-eating disease”. It is a very … occur within 12 to 24 hours. Necrotizing fasciitis kills about 1 in 4 people infected with it. Necrotizing fasciitis … How can necrotizing fasciitis be prevented? There is no vaccine to prevent group A streptococcal infections. …
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… foxes and coyotes. Worldwide, unimmunized dogs are the most common carrier of rabies virus. What are the symptoms of … involves getting both rabies immune globulin and the rabies vaccine. For more information see HealthLinkBC File #07b … by any animal outside of B.C. you should get medical advice about rabies prevention treatment on site and again upon …
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… have a wound and have had less than 3 doses of a tetanus vaccine or your immunization history is unknown. TIg is … TIg even if you have received 3 or more doses of a tetanus vaccine. You may also be given a tetanus vaccine when you … are the possible reactions after tetanus immune globulin? Common reactions to TIg may include fever and soreness where …
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… Infections generally result in mild illnesses. The most common GAS infection is strep throat. Other types of common … by the bacteria and can affect all body organs. In B.C., about 1 in 20 cases of invasive GAS infections result in … pain or drainage at the wound site Get the chickenpox vaccine if you are not already protected. For more …
