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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is gonorrhea? Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted … women, the infection may occur in the rectum (the part of your intestine that ends at the anus), throat and the … not, the bacteria will be able to pass back to you again. What are the symptoms? Some people with gonorrhea will have …
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… is pushing too hard against artery walls. This can damage your arteries over time and increase your risk of heart … Another term for high blood pressure is hypertension. What dietary changes can help lower blood pressure? Healthy … amount or kind of alcohol is good for your health. Alcohol increases the risk of many chronic diseases including heart …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is chronic hepatitis? Chronic hepatitis is an … chronic hepatitis may develop cirrhosis. Cirrhosis damages your liver so it doesn’t work well. If you have cirrhosis or … drinking coffee if you don’t drink or tolerate it. What if I am too tired to prepare meals? It can be hard to …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What are Carbapenemase-producing organisms (CPO)? … or who have travelled outside of Canada may be at increased risk for picking up CPO bacteria. It is important to prevent … have not worked. If you develop an infection caused by CPO, your doctor will give you specific antibiotics that work for …
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… Document Spanish Document Tagalog Document Vietnamese What is Tuberculosis? Tuberculosis (TB) is a serious disease … if or when this will happen. The chance of this happening increases when a person’s immune system is weakened. This is … hard to read the skin test. If itching is a problem, put a cold, wet face cloth on the site. Do not cover the site with …
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… to take extra precautions with their drinking water. Ask your doctor or nurse practioner how weak your immune system … immune system, check with the bottling company to find out what treatment, if any, it has had. Bottled water that has … and for recipes where water is used but not boiled, such as cold soups. For more information For more information, …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is cyclosporiasis? Cyclosporiasis is a foodborne … linked to eating contaminated, imported fresh produce. High-risk foods include leafy green vegetables, fresh peas, fresh … with cyclosporiasis. How do I prevent cyclosporiasis? Wash your hands before, during and after preparing food Wash …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is molluscum contagiosum? Molluscum contagiosum is a … who has skin-to-skin contact with an infected person is at risk of getting infected. While molluscum contagiosum is … do not work. If you have symptoms or questions, contact your health care provider, or call 8-1-1 to speak with a …
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… of nutritious foods and beverages each day helps to: Keep your bones and muscles strong Build a healthy immune system … mindful can help you make healthier choices more often. What foods should I eat? Healthy eating patterns such as … high in sodium, sugar or saturated fat can increase your risk of chronic disease. Limit the following nutrients: …
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… and included. Human milk (breast milk) is the only food your baby needs for the first 6 months. When your baby … to babies who are not breastfed or chestfed May lower the risk of sleep-related infant death Why is breastfeeding or … see HealthLinkBC File #69c Baby’s first foods . What do I eat when I’m lactating? You do not need to follow …
