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… Children and adults Last updated August 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 99 Download PDF Document English … of thermometer should I use? A digital thermometer is best for taking temperatures by the armpit and mouth. Fever … Mercury is toxic and the thermometer could break. Over the forehead (temporal artery method) Non-contact infrared …
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… transmitted infections (STIs) Last updated March 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 08o Sexually Transmitted … STI. Talk to your health care provider about getting tested for STIs, or go to your local sexual health clinic. In some areas, you can go online to request a test for some STIs at …
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… Gonorrhea Last updated February 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 08a Sexually Transmitted … no symptoms and will not know that they have the infection. For men, symptoms can include: Abnormal discharge from the … if left untreated, gonorrhea may cause sexually-acquired reactive arthritis which includes skin, eye and joint …
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… Chlamydia Last updated March 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 08l Sexually Transmitted … painful bowel movements and redness in the anal area. For men, symptoms can include: Clear or mucous-like fluid … the body. Untreated chlamydia may cause sexually-acquired reactive arthritis, which includes skin, eye and joint …
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… Q fever Last updated October 4, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 79 Download PDF Document English … Coxiella burnetii causes Q fever. These bacteria can live for months and even years in dust or soil. What are the … signs of the illness. Most of the time, Q fever is mistaken for a short-term viral illness such as influenza. Symptoms …
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… Head lice Last updated September 9, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 06 Download PDF Document English … become adult lice in 9 to 12 days. Adult lice can live for up to 30 days on a person’s head. A female louse can lay … However, they can be irritating because they cause discomfort and spread easily from person to person. How are head …
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… Treating opioid overdose Last updated November 1, 2020 HealthLink BC File number 118 Download PDF Document English … methadone, fentanyl and oxycodone. Opioids are prescribed for pain relief and are safe when correctly used and in ways … available in injectable and nasal spray (or “intranasal”) formulations. Naloxone can quickly reverse the effects of …
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… and pools: Safe water quality Last updated August 1, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 27b Download PDF Document English … and pools Hot tubs and pools can provide an environment for pathogens (germs) to grow. Germs can make you sick and … of pH and disinfectant (generally chlorine or bromine). For more information, see Table 1 for pools and Table 2 for …
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… immune system and vaccines Last updated January 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File number 50a Child Immunization Series … vaccines and the immune system. I know why it is important for my baby to get all vaccines on time. Yes No I know why … are given, memory cells will protect against harmful germs for a long time. For example, after your child gets the …
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… Healthy eating for chronic hepatitis Last updated November … What if I have extra weight? Healthy eating and being active is important for everyone, regardless of body size or … reach or maintain a healthy body weight. If you have been inactive for a long time, increase your activity slowly. …
