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Pelvic inflammatory disease PID

… may be severe enough that you need to be admitted to the hospital for intravenous (IV) antibiotic treatment. You … If symptoms worsen, seek urgent medical care (e.g., to a hospital emergency). Sexual partners from the last 2 months …
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Contact with blood or body fluids Protecting against infection

… soap and water. If you are sexually assaulted, go to the hospital emergency department as soon as possible. Reporting … care provider or call the Oak Tree Clinic at BC Women’s Hospital and Health Centre at 604-875-2212 or toll-free in …
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Caring for seniors in long-term care in an emergency

… authorities will continue to care for people evacuated from hospitals and other health care facilities. The Community …
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HIV testing in pregnancy

… File #08m HIV and HIV tests Oak Tree Clinic – BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre: Call 604 875-2212 or visit …
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Pregnancy and dental health

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Drinking water chlorination facts

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Unpasteurized fruitvegetable juices and ciders A potential health risk

… unpasteurized juice. Schools, child and adult day cares, hospitals and other facilities serving vulnerable groups …
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Yersiniosis

… fluid through diarrhea and is one of the main reasons for hospitalization. What happens during an outbreak? If there …
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A decision-making guide for patients diagnosed with cataracts

… is a "Day Surgery" procedure with no overnight stay in hospital. It is performed using local anaesthetic to numb …
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Quit or reduce vaping