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… about influenza (the flu) Last updated September 16, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 12b Influenza (Flu) Series … or object, and then touch your own eyes, mouth or nose before washing your hands. You can spread the influenza virus even before feeling sick. An adult can spread the virus from about …
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… other biological contaminants Last updated October 29, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 65b Download PDF Document English … fungi, naturally found both indoors and outdoors. Except for yeasts, which reproduce by budding, moulds spread by … to be inhaled and some can cause health problems. Moulds, for example, can cause allergic reactions. Bacteria and …
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… Clean-up after a flood Last updated September 23, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 20 Download PDF Document English … additional treatment and tests to show the water is safe. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #05b Well Water Testing . …
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… Traveller's diarrhea Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 41e Travel Series Download PDF … and type of travel are the greatest risk factors for traveller's diarrhea. Depending on the destination up to … manure can also be a source of disease when it is used for food preparation, drinking, swimming or other activities …
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… Bacterial vaginosis (BV) Last updated February 1, 2014 HealthLink BC File number 08g Sexually Transmitted … odour. While BV is more common in women who are sexually active, it can occur in women who are not sexually active. … fluid may be done. Your health care provider may screen you for BV if you are pregnant, or planning to become pregnant, …
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… infection and genital warts Last updated November 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 101a Sexually Transmitted … to have more than 1 type of HPV infection at the same time. For an accurate diagnosis, a health care provider should … place. How common is HPV infection? Three out of 4 sexually active people will get at least one HPV infection at some …
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… Urethritis Last updated February 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 08b Sexually Transmitted … simplex virus. These cases are seen more in young, sexually active men. Other organisms that are not sexually transmitted can infect the urethra. For example the normal bacteria that grow in the genital …
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… Role of Pets in Human Disease Last updated September 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 61a Download PDF Document English … Pets make wonderful companions and help keep us healthy and active. However, like people, they can become infected with … goats or pigs. These animals can also spread diseases. For more information on diseases that these animals can …
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… Asbestos in drinking water Last updated April 4, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 49h Download PDF Document English … group of naturally occurring mineral fibres found in rock. For decades, asbestos was used as a building material in … against inhaling asbestos that is released into the air. For more information on safe handling of asbestos, see …
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… minor consent and immunization Last updated October 8, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 119 Download PDF Document English … and ensure the child's understanding of the treatment. For more information on the Infants Act, visit …
