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… STIs, including HIV, before having sex without a condom. When should I get tested during pregnancy? Health experts in … HIV infection by using safer sex supplies such as condoms when having sex, using safer drug use equipment and other … of virus in your body. HIV can also be passed to your baby when breast/chest feeding. Breast/chest feeding or …
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… caused by a germ (bacteria) that spreads through the air when a person with untreated TB disease of the lungs coughs, … provider will talk with you about what this result means. When will I get the results from my sputum tests? Smear test …
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… in the neck. However, not all children have these symptoms. When should my child see a health care provider? You cannot … of fluid from the nose and throat of infected people when they talk, laugh, cough, or sneeze. It is not known how … disease to others. What is the home treatment for roseola? Caring for your child may include: Keeping them comfortable. …
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… Document Vietnamese What is constipation? Constipation is when you have bowel movements (stools) that are hard to pass … Overuse of laxatives (stool softeners Ignoring the urge when you have to go Stress Pregnancy hormones A change in … disease, multiple sclerosis, celiac disease and depression When should I see a health care provider? See your health …
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… it to others by: Getting an influenza vaccine Staying home when you are ill Washing your hands regularly Cleaning and … or having face-to-face contact. The virus can also spread when you touch tiny droplets from a cough or sneeze on … stay home from work, school, daycare and running errands when you are sick Drink extra fluids to replace those lost …
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… visit HealthLinkBC File #41e Traveller’s diarrhea . When do I need to seek medical care while travelling or when I return home? You should seek medical attention right …
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… by sewage or animal manure can also be a source of disease when it is used for food preparation, drinking, swimming or … information about disinfecting drinking water at home and when you travel, visit HealthLinkBC File #49b Disinfecting … oral rehydration salt (ORS) drink such as Gastrolyte®. When planning a trip, buy ORS packets before leaving Canada …
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… or hand-to-mouth contact. Food can also be contaminated when stool is used as fertilizer, or when contaminated water is used to spray vegetables in … seafood and shellfish. What other precautions can I take when I am travelling? It is very important to have good …
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… to reduce damage and protect trees from certain defoliators when they reach outbreak levels in our forests. Some of the … by stripping the needles and leaves from their host trees. When outbreaks occur, this extreme foliage loss from feeding … in the soil. It only affects moth and butterfly larvae when they consume it. This includes larvae of pest species …