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… Spanish Document Vietnamese Traveller’s diarrhea is a common health concern affecting travellers to tropical … can begin suddenly and usually last 3 to 4 days. The most common cause of traveller’s diarrhea is food or water … personal hygiene (cleaning) practices and being careful about what you eat and drink are the best ways to prevent …
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… than 20 types of rodents in British Columbia, only 3 cause common domestic or farmyard problems. This includes the: … wild deer mouse. HPS has not been associated with the more common indoor mice. For more information visit HealthLinkBC … mm (1/4 inch) long and oval shaped. Roof rat droppings are about 13 mm (1/2 inch) long with pointed ends and Norway rat …
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… are not live virus vaccines and cannot give you COVID-19. Common reactions to the vaccines may include soreness, … mild and generally last one to 2 days. If you have concerns about any symptoms you develop after receiving the vaccine, … hospitalization and may die. Serious illness is more common in those who are older and those with certain chronic …
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… an allergy safe adult care facility? Food allergy affects about 3 to 4 adults out of every 100. While care facilities … swelling of the lips and in the mouth and throat. It is uncommon for OAS related reactions to become severe. Adults … the resident’s care plan. For more information If you have questions about food allergies, call 8-1-1 to speak with a …
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… vaccine because it does not contain live influenza virus. Common reactions to the vaccine include soreness, redness … in weakness and paralysis of the body’s muscles. It most commonly occurs after infections. In rare cases GBS can also … vaccines. GBS may be associated with influenza vaccine in about one per million recipients. Always report serious or …
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… is nitrate? Nitrate is a chemical compound and the most common form of nitrogen found in water. Other forms of … found in groundwater than in surface water. Nitrate is commonly found in shallow wells that are located in …
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… alternatives to human milk or infant formula. If you have questions about what to feed your baby, contact your health care …
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… occur during travel to countries where this parasite is common, such as in Central and South America and Asia. …
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… causes a fever. Conditions that can cause a fever include common childhood illnesses such as a cold, the flu, an ear … occur in children between the ages of 6 months and 5 years. About 1 in 25 children will have a febrile seizure during … febrile seizure if a parent, brother or sister has had one. About 1 in 3 children who have a febrile seizure will have …
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… Store food out of reach of young children Talk to parents about activities that involve food Buying and preparing … with them and how to use it For more information about food allergies in children, see HealthLinkBC File … food: Children and teens. For more information If you have questions about food allergies, call 8-1-1 to speak with a …
