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… a TST to see if you have ever been exposed to TB. It tells your health care provider if your body has “seen” the bacteria before. This test alone … have TB disease. If you have symptoms of TB disease, visit your health care provider. Symptoms of TB disease in the …
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… white or yellow patches at the back of the throat and, in children, abdominal pain. Impetigo is a skin infection and … body tissue or limb. The original site of infection on your body may be a minor wound or injury such as a small … occur from contact with those whose infection is not causing symptoms. GAS infection is more common in those with …
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… who received TIg. Who should get tetanus immune globulin? Your health care provider may give you TIg if you have a … and have had less than 3 doses of a tetanus vaccine or your immunization history is unknown. TIg is recommended for … risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to …
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… what people say Have ringing, hissing or clicking noises in your ear What are the different types of hearing loss? There … or a hearing instrument practitioner without a referral. If your hearing seems to deteriorate or drop rapidly (over the … Hearing aids do not cure hearing loss. They help improve your hearing and your ability to communicate. A hearing aid …
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… Other symptoms can include skin flushing and rashes. As children tend to drink more water per unit of body weight … in drinking water over years or decades can increase your risk of developing certain cancers, including: Skin … minor. For this reason, consider taking precautions with your drinking water even if the arsenic levels are slightly …
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… an emergency? If the police or RCMP orders you to evacuate your home or community, leave the area immediately. You are … people to assist you during an emergency. Give them keys to your home and add their contact information to a shared emergency plan. Tell your support network about any health conditions or …
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… antibodies taken from human blood. Antibodies are proteins your immune system makes to fight germs, such as viruses or … in people who received Ig. Who should get immune globulin? Your health care provider may give you Ig after exposure to … not able to receive the hepatitis A vaccine. This includes children less than 6 months of age and some people with …
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… are most often family members such as a person’s spouse or children, but they can also include friends and caregivers. … include pressuring an older adult with requests for money, using an older adult’s property or money without their … Abuse and Information Line (SAIL) to receive guidance about your concern. How can abuse and neglect be prevented? There …
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… with cyclosporiasis. How do I prevent cyclosporiasis? Wash your hands before, during and after preparing food Wash … and Asia into B.C. in the spring and summer will increase your risk of Cyclospora infection To reduce your risk of infection, it is recommended to eat cooked or …
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… risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For more information on Reye … of the throat, tongue or lips. Should this reaction occur, your health care provider is prepared to treat it. Emergency …
