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Hormonal contraception and using other medications at the same time

… can make some medications (or herbal supplements) work less effectively, such as anti-seizure drugs. Ask your … other medications. There may be contraception methods that work better with the medications you are taking. Your … medications may affect how well your hormonal contraception works. Some may stop them from working entirely. It is …

Typhoid vaccine

… Travel vaccines are recommended for people travelling to or working in some countries. It is important to talk to your … Who should get the vaccine? People travelling to or working in South Asia including Afghanistan, India, Nepal, … receive the vaccine. The vaccine is also recommended for: Workers routinely exposed to typhoid bacteria, such as …

Quitting smoking

… medications and counselling. 4. Build your support network Quitting is easier when you have friends and family to … you’ve failed. Use the slip as an opportunity to learn what works for you and what does not, and keep trying. How can I … or via text or chat Different methods of quitting smoking work for different people. You may find that a combination …

Norovirus

… should not be taken for norovirus. Antibiotics only work to fight bacteria and not viruses. It is important that … in a washing machine using detergent People who are ill and work as food handlers or care providers should stay away from work while they are sick and for 2 days after they are …

Seniors as emergency response volunteers

… and emergencies can be very stressful. You may help or work with very upset people. You may also work long hours in difficult situations. At the same time, …

Asbestos in drinking water

… air. For more information on safe handling of asbestos, see WorkSafeBC – Safe Work Practices for Handling Asbestos at … .worksafebc.com/en/resources/health-safety/books-guides/safe-work-practices-for-handling-asbestos?lang=en . How can …

Shaken baby syndrome SBS

… your baby won't stop crying? There is no magic answer that works all the time with every baby. You may find that what works today may not work tomorrow. Sometimes nothing you do will stop the crying …

Carbapenemase-producing organisms CPO

… to treat serious infections when other antibiotics have not worked. If you develop an infection caused by CPO, your doctor will give you specific antibiotics that work for these bacteria. How is CPO spread? CPO are normally … your doctor will give you specific antibiotics that will work for these bacteria. Carefully follow the treatment …

Travellers diarrhea and cholera vaccine

… Travel vaccines are recommended for people visiting or working in some countries. It is important to talk to your … Who should get the vaccine? If you are travelling to or working in Central and South America, the Caribbean, … A booster dose may be required if you continue to travel or work in these areas. How is the vaccine given? Traveller’s …

Japanese encephalitis vaccine

… Travel vaccines are recommended for people travelling to or working in some countries. It is important to talk to your … Who should get the vaccine? If you are travelling to or working in Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, or the Western … be given 12 to 24 months later if you continue to travel or work in areas that has the virus. A second booster dose is …