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… light, and helps you to tell colours apart. Vitamin D helps your body absorb calcium and reduces the risk of … or developing immune systems. What can you do to protect yourself and your family? Purchase milk products from your grocer or …
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… If you have severe cramps or severe diarrhea, see your health care provider. How can I prevent yersiniosis? Always wash your hands properly after you use the washroom, and before … questions. They may also ask you to provide a fecal (stool) sample. This will help find the source of the infection and …
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… on them. How do I prevent salmonellosis? Always wash your hands after you use the bathroom or change a diaper … snakes and iguanas, can carry Salmonella bacteria. Wash your hands well after handling these animals or pets and … to answer detailed questions and to submit a fecal or stool sample (bowel movement). Your health care provider may …
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… during pregnancy important? It is important to take care of your teeth and gums during pregnancy for the following … reasons: Hormonal changes during pregnancy can affect your gums, causing them to bleed, become more sensitive, … may affect the general oral health of your developing baby. Research shows there may be a link between periodontal …
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… to take extra precautions with their drinking water. Ask your doctor or nurse practioner how weak your immune system … #49b Disinfecting Drinking Water HealthLinkBC File #69b Feeding Your Baby Formula: Safely Making and Storing Formula … Preventing …
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… or traveled to an area with a measles outbreak, have yourself examined by a health care provider. It is best to … the clinic at a time when the waiting room is empty. Bring your immunization record with you. A physical examination, blood test, and throat swab or urine sample will be collected to make the diagnosis of measles. …
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… protect you against future exposures to the virus. Check your immunization record to see how many doses of mumps … of mumps vaccine are recommended for protection. Contact your health care provider to find out if you need to be … swab of your salivary glands inside your mouth or a urine sample will be collected to make the diagnosis of mumps. How …
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… virus (HBV). What are the symptoms? After the virus enters your body, it may take weeks to months to develop symptoms … pipes, spoons, cookers and needles During pregnancy to a baby before or during delivery HBV is not spread by: … I do if I have been exposed to hepatitis B virus? See your health care provider as soon as possible. If you have …
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… or feces. If you have fever, swollen glands or changes in your vision, you should see your health care provider immediately. Who is more likely to … well, or your well is at risk of containing pathogens Samples of your water test positive for “fecal coliform” or …
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… as diphtheria, polio and tetanus and are free as part of your child’s routine immunizations. A pertussis vaccine is … with antibiotics. If taken during the early stages of your illness, the antibiotics help reduce the spread of … in contact with a person who has pertussis, you should call your health care provider for more information. What is the …
