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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese How is pasteurized milk different from raw milk? Pasteurized … times greater than outbreaks linked to pasteurized milk. Children and younger adults were found to be more affected … sick from pathogens that may be found in raw milk. Infants, children, pregnant women, seniors, and people with certain …
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… Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality for lead. However, under certain conditions, lead can leach into … is designed to protect pregnant women, infants and children as they are the most vulnerable. It is based on … size and hearing of developing fetuses, infants and young children. The health impact depends on many factors …
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… of the skin and eyes). Many people who get hepatitis B show no symptoms and may not know they have the disease. How common is hepatitis B virus infection? There are very … areas of Asia, Africa, South America and the Caribbean. How is hepatitis B virus spread? HBV is spread through …
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… 4 stages: primary, secondary, early latent and late latent. How can I get syphilis? You can get syphilis from close … as gay, bisexual, or men who have sex with men (gbMSM). However, recent rates of syphilis have increased greatly for … when a person has a syphilis infection for more than 1 year How to get tested for syphilis Visit your health care …
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… examined by a health care provider and have lab tests done. How is it spread? The sexually transmitted organisms that … I am taking antibiotics? There is very little evidence to show that antibiotics stop hormonal forms of birth control … or speak to your health care provider for more information. How can I reduce my chance of getting a sexually transmitted …
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… lower abdomen, eyebrows, eyelashes, and facial hair. How are they spread? Pubic lice cannot jump or fly. Pubic … a sealed airtight plastic bag for 7 days to kill the lice. How can I reduce my chance of getting a sexually transmitted … with vaccines. Talk to your health care provider about how to get these vaccinations. Know your sexual health …
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… testing for men is not routinely available or recommended. How is it spread? Trichomoniasis is spread by having vaginal … after treatment is not necessary unless symptoms persist. How can I reduce my chance of getting a sexually transmitted … with vaccines. Talk to your health care provider about how to get these vaccinations. Know your sexual health …
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… long-term disability and reduced quality of life. Falls, however, are not a normal part of aging. They are … or marking on the edges, or building design and maintenance How do I know if I am at risk of falling? The best indicator … ask your doctor about falls risk assessment and management. How can someone lower their risk of falling? There are four …
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… pregnancy occur during the first and third trimesters. How can I prepare before I travel? Before you travel, you … for adults HealthLinkBC File #41d Travelling with children Travel Series Health advice for travellers (#41a) … Travel immunizations for adults (#41c) Travelling with children (#41d) Traveller's diarrhea (#41e) Malaria …
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… in a sleeping state and prevents them from multiplying. How is a TB skin test done? A TST is a two-part test. First …