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… less common ways HCV is spread include: Sharing personal care items, such as toothbrushes, dental floss, razors, nail files or other items which could … Canada SmartSex Resource – Hepatitis C CATIE – Hepatitis C Basics Government of Canada – Hepatitis C: Prevention and …
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… . Basic items for a 72-hour grab-and-go bag: Water Food (ready … names and numbers of family members, friends, health care providers and caregivers Additional items: Personal papers and photo …
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… highly effective drugs to treat HCV are covered by BC PharmaCare. These drugs have few side effects and are easier to … you are living with HCV Do not share razors, toothbrushes, dental floss, nail files or other items that could have tiny … garbage (for example, bandages, tissues, tampons, razors, dental floss) Clean and disinfect areas that could have …
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… food or water. Exposure to infected stool can occur in day care settings, through contaminated food and water, or through certain types of sexual contact. In day care settings Shigella bacteria can be spread in day care … for at least 2 days Contaminated food or water Follow basic food safety precautions and drinking water treatment …
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… items that may have blood on them such as a toothbrush, dental floss or razor Sexual contact with someone who is … I have been exposed to hepatitis B virus? See your health care provider as soon as possible. If you have not completed … body organs or tissues Do not share razors, toothbrushes, dental floss, nail files or other personal care items or …
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… to blood or body fluids and your test results. The health care provider may also try to determine whether the person’s … breast milk, tissue, or sperm Do not share toothbrushes, dental floss, razors, or other items that may have blood or … anything with blood on it, such as tampons, pads, tissues, dental floss, and bandages. Put sharp items such as used …
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… One of the topics covered in the Infants Act is the health care of children. The Infants Act states that children may … to a medical treatment on their own as long as the health care provider is sure that the treatment is in the child's … including risks and benefits. It is up to the health care provider to assess and ensure the child's understanding …
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… and want to travel, you should speak with your health care provider to discuss your travel plans and medical … travel? Before you travel, you can: Speak with your health care provider at least 6 weeks before your trip to discuss … have the right vaccinations Find out what kind of medical care will be available at your travel destination Make sure …
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… hepatitis B infection. A baby who has a household member or caregiver with hepatitis B should also get the vaccine at … mother is not infected but who has a household member or a caregiver with hepatitis B would get only the hepatitis B … that may have blood on them such as toothbrushes, razors, dental floss, nail files, needles used for injecting drugs, …
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… to person (TB disease in the lungs or throat), your health care provider may ask you to stay in home isolation. Home … isolation it means you are not sick enough to need hospital care, but you are able to spread TB bacteria to other … if you must go to medical appointments and when health care providers come to your home Cover your mouth and nose …
