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… Neutropenia: Preventing Infections On this page: … of your skin. Wash your hands often. You can use soap and water or an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Cleaning your …
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… HIV: Preventing Infections On this page: Overview … your immune system so it can't fight off these infections. Preventing opportunistic infections is an important part of … doses or having side effects. Take steps to avoid foodborne illness. Having HIV puts you at a higher risk for …
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… Preventing Tetanus Infections On this page: Overview … is it important? Tetanus is a disease caused by a bacterial infection . The tetanus bacteria get in a wound through a … By: HealthLink BC Adaptation Reviewed By: HealthLink BC … Preventing Tetanus Infections …
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… E. Coli Infection From Food or Water On this page: … those with skin that you peel yourself. Learn more Foodborne Illness and Safe Food Handling Food Safety: Storing …
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… Chickenpox: Preventing Skin Infections On this page: Overview … Overview Scratching chickenpox blisters can lead to skin infections, not to mention scarring. In rare cases, infected … & E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine … Chickenpox Preventing Skin Infections …
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… Drinking water Last updated January 27, 2025 Overview Drinking water … area. You can also educate yourself on how to prevent waterborne infections: Disinfecting drinking water Waterborne infections in B.C. Preventing waterborne infections for people with weakened …
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… Childbirth: Labouring in Water and Water Delivery On this page: Overview Overview Labouring in water Some hospitals and birthing centres offer tubs or …
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… Water Exercise On this page: Overview Overview Water exercise uses water for resistance. It also may be called water therapy, …
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… Making It Easier to Wear a Mask to Help Prevent Infections On this page: Overview Overview Why is it … health guidelines. You might be less likely to drink enough water while wearing your mask for a long time. So make sure … it if your skin is irritated. If you use oxygen, use a water-based product instead of petroleum jelly. …
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… HIV: Preventing Other Infections When You Have HIV On this page: Overview Related … how to handle food properly. This can help prevent a foodborne infection. For more information, see the topic … Medicine & Peter Shalit MD, PhD - Internal Medicine … HIV Preventing Other Infections When You Have HIV …
