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… cause of infectious diarrhea in hospitals and health care facilities. C. diff infections may lead to serious … if you eat or drink something that is contaminated. Healthcare workers, staff and visitors can spread the infection to … the antibiotic that led to the infection. However, you should not stop taking your antibiotics until you have been …
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… for collection in the community between 24-48 hours of life. Screening detects over 80% of disorders even at less … a health condition that has developed later in a child’s life or trying to find the cause of an unexplained illness …
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… for total lead in drinking water, measured at the tap. You should make every effort to maintain lead levels in drinking … is suspected or has been measured in your water supply, you should reduce your exposure to the lead. If you are … to lead, you should discuss your concerns with your health care provider. Identify the problem Generally, the water …
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… if you have cervicitis, you must be examined by a health care provider and have lab tests done. How is it spread? The … It is important to follow your treatment instructions carefully. If you were given pills, finish all of them. If the infection is sexually transmitted, sexual partners should be tested and treated. It takes time for the …
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… The hot water temperature at the taps in the bathroom should be set to 49°C to reduce the potential severity of a … when the child is bathing or in the kitchen; older children should not be relied on to supervise younger children Check … those who are caring for your kids (e.g. grandparents, daycare staff, friends, babysitters) What do I do if my child …
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… find out if you have PID, you must be examined by a health care provider and have lab tests done. How is it spread? PID … the hospital for intravenous (IV) antibiotic treatment. You should return to your health care provider 3 to 7 days after starting treatment if …
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… 1 year How to get tested for syphilis Visit your health care provider to get any syphilis symptoms, like sore(s) or rashes, tested. Your health care provider may give you a referral for lab work to get … worked. Your sexual partners within the last 3 to 12 months should be tested and treated for syphilis. This will depend …
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… To find out if you have gonorrhea, you need to see a health care provider and have lab tests done. How is it spread? … It is important to follow your treatment instructions carefully. If you were given pills finish all of them. … treatment. If you are pregnant and/or breastfeeding, you should have a follow-up test 3 to 4 weeks after completing …
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… at the same time. For an accurate diagnosis, a health care provider should check all suspicious bumps and lesions. Cervical … the expiry date. Do not use a condom after its expiry date Carefully open the package so that the condom does not tear. …
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… over treatment devices for private homes. Owners must be careful and select an appropriate treatment device. The device should be certified for the removal of arsenic. For a list … Council of Canada (SCC) accredited. The treatment device should meet the following standards: NSF/ANSI Standard 62 on …