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… each time. How do I treat swimmer's itch? There are some steps you can take that may reduce some of the …
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… Lyme disease is such a serious disease, it is worth taking steps to avoid being bitten. Other diseases passed on by …
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… 5 minutes. A second dose of naloxone may be needed if the first dose does not restore normal breathing. The effects of … provides training in overdose prevention, recognition and first aid response. This training is for individuals who use … and friends. Nasal naloxone is available at no-cost to First Nations people in B.C. at community pharmacies through …
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… 10 babies born to women who have rubella infection in the first 3 months of pregnancy. CRS is rare because so many … and feel painful. The rash, which may be itchy, begins first on the face and then moves downwards from the head to … others from 7 days before to 7 days or more after the rash first appears. If you have rubella, you can help prevent …
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… at 2 months of age. It is given as a series of 2 doses. The first dose is given at 2 months of age, and the second at 4 … that your baby gets the rotavirus vaccine on time. The first dose of the vaccine must be given before 20 weeks of … of the intestine) has been seen in the week after the first dose of rotavirus vaccine. The risk of intussuception …
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… light. These symptoms are followed by a rash, which starts first on the face and neck, and spreads to the chest, arms … to others from 4 days before to 4 days after their rash first appears. If you have measles, you can help prevent … by: Staying at home for at least 4 days after the rash first appeared Washing your hands regularly Coughing or …
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… 30 minutes or more A second seizure within 24 hours of the first What can cause a febrile seizure? Febrile seizures can … not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For more …
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… immediate access to at least one employee who: Has a valid first aid and CPR certificate Is knowledgeable about each … to communicate with emergency workers Can easily access first aid supplies, including when care is provided off the … Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI) at www.iddsi.org First aid and CPR training, visit St. John Ambulance at …
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… There are two kinds of sleep related infant death. The first is called Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, or SIDS, which … your baby’s needs with your health care provider. In the first months after birth, if your baby rolls onto their … is a safer sleeping arrangement than sharing a bed. For the first 6 months, have your baby sleep on a separate surface …
