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… White Nose Syndrome. Some bats with rabies may appear to behave totally normally. Some of the signs described above may … stress, hunger and becoming accustomed to humans. What should I do if I have been exposed to rabies? If a bat or … or scratches you, you may have been exposed to rabies. You should do the following: Wash the wound well with soap and …
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… who get hepatitis B show no symptoms and may not know they have the disease. How common is hepatitis B virus infection? … infection Coughing or sneezing Through water or food What should I do if I have been exposed to hepatitis B virus? See … has cleared you, you could spread HBV infection. See “ What should I do if I have an HBV infection? ”, below, to learn …
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… people who get infected with a waterborne infection will have no symptoms at all, and probably will not know they … have fever, swollen glands or changes in your vision, you should see your health care provider immediately. Who is … information, see HealthLinkBC File #43 Toxoplasmosis . What should I do if I think I have a waterborne infection? See …
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… clear and watery. Do not collect saliva for this test. Why should I do a sputum test for TB? Testing your sputum for TB bacteria is the best way to find out if you have TB disease. If you are taking medicine for TB, testing … can collect the 3 sputum samples on the same day or if you should collect the sputum on separate days. Follow the …
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… Vietnamese What is constipation? Constipation is when you have bowel movements (stools) that are hard to pass or … multiple sclerosis, celiac disease and depression When should I see a health care provider? See your health care … constipation or make it worse. Which foods have fibre? You should eat foods that are high in fibre for overall heatlh. …
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… stains laundry and fixtures. The only way to know if you have high levels of manganese is to test your water. The … see HealthLinkBC File #05b Well Water Testing . What should I do if there is manganese in my drinking water? … recommend for your home or community drinking water. What should I do if I have been drinking water with high levels …
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… Vietnamese Your health care provider may request that you have one or more ultrasound scans during your pregnancy. … with a full bladder. At what stage of my pregnancy should I have a prenatal ultrasound? Your physician, midwife … including fetal ultrasounds, are medical procedures and should only be used when there is a medical reason to do so. …
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… baby will be able to eat soft textures, even before they have teeth. This includes foods that are: Lumpy. Offer foods … hard candies. Do not offer chewable vitamins. How much food should I offer to my baby? The amount of food to offer your … or muffin A quarter of a pita or other flatbread How often should I offer food to my baby? The number of times you …
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… knowledge around safer sex practices and sexual health Should I have concerns about harm reduction? Some people express …
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… vapour at room and higher temperatures. Where might I have elemental mercury in my home? Some common household … pneumonitis, necrotizing bronchiolitis and pulmonary edema have also been reported. This degree of exposure rarely … on disposing of the bag What healthcare precautions should I take to protect myself and my family from mercury …