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… in British Columbia Last updated November 14, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 49a Download PDF Document English … infections? Waterborne infections are any illnesses caused by drinking water contaminated with certain germs or … or feces. If you have fever, swollen glands or changes in your vision, you should see your health care provider …
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… Healthy eating for chronic hepatitis Last updated November … liver that lasts for at least 6 months. The most common causes are hepatitis B virus, hepatitis C virus, fatty liver … chronic hepatitis may develop cirrhosis. Cirrhosis damages your liver so it doesn’t work well. If you have cirrhosis or …
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… difficile (C. difficile) Last updated June 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 114 Download PDF Document English … in the bowel of up to 7% of people without causing illness. Your intestines also normally contain many good bacteria … by common antibiotics and continue to grow, which may cause you to become sick. C. diff produces toxins that can …
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… The pregnant traveller Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 41g Travel Series Download PDF … some infections. Some of these infections can also affect your developing baby. If you are pregnant and want to … want to postpone travelling to areas where diseases or viruses such as Malaria or the Zika virus are common. The …
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… quadrivalent vaccines Last updated June 30, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 23b Download PDF Document English … polysaccharide or conjugate vaccines. The conjugate vaccine used in B.C. provides longer lasting protection against … people may need additional doses of the vaccine. Speak with your health care provider to find out if you need more doses …
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… arm, leg or other body part. This kind of infection can cause gangrene – the death of tissue in a part of the body. … touch objects contaminated with them, and then touch your eyes or mucous membranes or put your hands in your … to have a higher risk of getting the disease. Injection drug use is the biggest risk factor. Other risk factors …
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… blooms (blue-green algae) Last updated July 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 47 Download PDF Document English … called blue-green algae. In fact, cyanobacteria can cause blooms in a range of colours, including bright blue, … If you are unsure about the quality of the water, contact your local health authority. Are cyanobacteria harmful? …
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… blood spot card screening Last updated October 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 67 Download PDF Document English … Vietnamese Why is my baby screened? A small spot of your baby’s blood can be used to get important information about their health. A …
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… Cryptosporidium infection Last updated February 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 48 Download PDF Document English … is diarrhea. The number of people who have gotten sick because of Cryptosporidium infection in B.C. has decreased in … or any persistent diarrhea or vomiting, see your health care provider. You may be asked to submit a …
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… Abuse and neglect of older adults: Information for family caregivers Last updated September 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 93b Elder Abuse Prevention Series … and the possibility of abuse or neglect, pay attention to your own emotional and physical health. Here are some signs …
