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Living well with hepatitis C virus

… HCV, you should see your health care provider regularly. During these visits, you may have physical exams and other … water, needles or syringes Never donate your blood, semen, body organs or tissues Tell your health care provider if you … with your blood, (for example, when getting tattoos, body-piercing, electrolysis or acupuncture), that you are …

Cyclospora infection cyclosporiasis

… Fatigue Weight loss The intensity of symptoms may change during the course of the illness. Dehydration can also … not exist normally in B.C. or Canada. Most infections occur during travel to countries where this parasite is common, … How do I prevent cyclosporiasis? Wash your hands before, during and after preparing food Wash fruits and vegetables …

Cryptosporidium infection

… If you have a Cryptosporidium infection do not swim in a body of water used by the public, such as: lakes, ponds, … food or drinks prepared with untreated water, especially during international travel Use safe sex practices and avoid contact with feces during sexual activity Always take a cleansing shower before …

Harm reduction for families caregivers and friends of people who use substances

… Files #30c Quitting smoking HealthLinkBC Files #38d Pregnancy and alcohol use HealthLinkBC File #97 Contact with blood or body fluids: Protecting against infection HealthLinkBC File …

A decision-making guide for patients diagnosed with cataracts

… Problems reading small print Trouble seeing in dim light Changes in the way you see colours Vision "doubled" by a … heal and adjust. Most patients report a little discomfort during and after the surgery. Serious problems are not …

Febrile seizures fever seizures

… when your child has a fever of 38ºC (100.4ºF) or higher. During a febrile seizure, a child may have shaking or jerking movements of their body, head, arms or legs and may lose consciousness. Febrile … 5 years. About 1 in 25 children will have a febrile seizure during childhood. A child is more likely to have a febrile …

Hearing loss in children

… hearing change? Yes, hearing can change over time. These changes in hearing can be either temporary or permanent. … and dada around 12 months old 1 to 2 years old Points to body parts when asked Follows simple commands Says more …

Vancomycin-resistant enterococci VRE

… of these bacteria. The bacteria can be present in or on the body but usually do not cause illness. Occasionally … serious infections of the blood, urinary tract or other body tissues. What are vancomycin-resistant enterococci … by routine testing of skin and anal swabs done before or during a stay in hospital. Others may be identified when …

Swimmers itch

… blood stream of aquatic mammals, ducks or other waterfowl. During their life cycle, schistosome larvae (called … get swimmer’s itch? If schistosome larvae are present in a body of water and you are in that water (swimming or wading) …

Severe allergic reactions to food Children and teens

… have asthma are at increased risk of breathing difficulties during a severe allergic reaction. If your child has asthma, … date Epinephrine auto-injectors are prescribed based on body weight. As your child grows, check with your child’s …