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… Campylobacter infection Last updated August 1, 2020 HealthLink BC File … File #49b Disinfecting Drinking Water Make sure children, especially those who handle pets, wash their hands … suck their thumbs or put their hands in their mouths What should I do if I become infected with Campylobacter ? If you …
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… Cryptosporidium infection Last updated February 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File … Cryptosporidium infection in B.C. has decreased in recent years. How can I become infected with Cryptosporidium ? … with medication is necessary. People with cryptosporidiosis should drink plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration. What …
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… Giardia infection Last updated March 4, 2022 HealthLink BC File … treatment with anti-parasitic medication is necessary. What should I do if I become infected with Giardia ? If you have … be supervised by an adult when washing their hands. To learn about proper handwashing, see HealthLinkBC File #85 …
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… E. coli infection Last updated February 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File … internal bleeding. HUS can be especially harmful for young children, the elderly, people with weakened immune systems … first Serve cooked meats right away or keep them hot. They should be at least 60°C (140°F) or hotter, until you are …
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… Group A streptococcal infections Last updated March 1, 2013 HealthLink BC File … of common infections include skin and wound infections, ear and sinus infections, and infections in the lymph … white or yellow patches at the back of the throat and, in children, abdominal pain. Impetigo is a skin infection and …
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… Hepatitis B virus infection Last updated March 1, 2023 HealthLink BC File … infection? There are very few new HBV infections each year due to B.C.’s routine infant, school-age and high-risk … infection Coughing or sneezing Through water or food What should I do if I have been exposed to hepatitis B virus? See …
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… Vaginal yeast infection Last updated December 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File … during sex. However, if your partner has symptoms, they should also seek treatment. Both men and women can get yeast … amounts of high sugar foods and control your diabetes; and wear loose-fitting cotton clothing. How can I reduce my …
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… Cyclospora infection (cyclosporiasis) Last updated November 24, 2023 … such as in Central and South America and Asia. However, nearly every year in the spring and summer, B.C. residents … a stool sample. Your health care provider may prescribe antibiotics if you have a severe case of cyclosporiasis or a …
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… Fifth disease (parvovirus infection) Last updated October 29, 2024 HealthLink BC File … It’s an infection of the airways and lungs. It often appears as a bright red rash on the face, especially in … infected with parvovirus B19 or if you are immune. What should you do if you or your child has been exposed to fifth …
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… Your child's feelings Last updated April 1, 2019 HealthLink BC … Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Even before they learn and understand language, children feel emotions. They … suggestions to help your child include: Whenever possible, give your child choices Try to plan your day around a …
