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… : vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain or diarrhea Other : anxiety, headache, metallic taste or uterine cramps How is a …
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… If you’ve missed your period, it is best to reduce or stop drinking until you find out if you’re pregnant. If you … pregnant, it’s important to know it’s never too late to stop drinking. Every effort you make to reduce the amount of alcohol you drink or to stop drinking reduces the risk of harm to your developing …
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… infection. The best way to prevent infection is to stop the virus from spreading. To help stop the spread of the virus, follow these tips: Wash your … information see HealthLinkBC File #85 Hand washing: Help stop the spread of germs Disinfect bathrooms used by sick …
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… How can I prevent the spread of C. diff ? The best way to stop the spread of C. diff is to regularly wash your hands … hand washing, see HealthLinkBC File #85 Hand washing: Help stop the spread of germs . What are contact precautions? … The first step in treating a C. diff infection is to stop taking the antibiotic that led to the infection. …
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… food for others until 48 hours after your symptoms have stopped. Drink lots of liquids (which may include drinks … sample. This will help find the source of the infection and stop it from spreading to others. For more information For … open farm visits HealthLinkBC File #85 Hand washing: Help stop the spread of germs Image … Yersiniosis …
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… Follow a healthy and well-balanced diet. You do not need to stop eating green leafy vegetables that are rich in vitamin … you have any questions about alcohol use before starting or stopping any vitamin or mineral supplements starting or stopping any natural health products. Additional resources …
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… avoid contact with other people. Home isolation will help stop the spread to others. Young children and people with … will help your health care provider decide when you can stop home isolation. Sputum is mucous or phlegm that you … washing, visit HealthLinkBC File #85 Hand washing: Help stop the spread of germs . For more information For more …
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… seizure? A febrile seizure is not harmful and usually stops by itself. If your child has had a febrile seizure, it … do not put anything between their teeth After the seizure stops, keep your child on their side Allow your child to …
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… percent to be installed or removed. Some communities have stopped water fluoridation due to health concerns. However, … have found fluoridated water to be safe. Communities that stopped fluoridation have seen increased rates of tooth …
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… affect how well your hormonal contraception works. Some may stop them from working entirely. It is important that you … how long you should use a barrier method, even after you stop taking a medication that affects your hormonal …