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Home isolation for Tuberculosis TB

… to prevent or cure TB are free through Provincial TB Services and public health units. For more information, …
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Clean-up after a flood

… material from yards. For information on disposal services and regulations in your area, contact your …
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Indoor air quality

… – Air quality and health www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/air-quality.html The B.C. Lung Foundation – Air …
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Shaken baby syndrome SBS

… lose control and violently shake the baby. You will find useful resources and strategies below to support you … answer that works all the time with every baby. You may find that what works today may not work tomorrow. Sometimes … or taking a shower, then go back and check on your baby. Find someone to help you. Call a friend or relative you can …
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Managing constipation with diet adults

… foods that are high in fibre for overall heatlh. You can find fibre in most plant-based foods. These include: … For packaged food, read the Nutrition Facts table to find out how much fibre it contains. Look for foods with a … products. Fibre supplements are widely available. You can find them in forms such as powders, tablets and capsules. If …
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Residential hot tubs and pools Safe water quality

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Trichomoniasis

… urethra (the tube that carries urine from the bladder). To find out if you have trichomoniasis, you need to see a … and have lab tests done. Currently, lab tests can only find trichomoniasis in women; testing for men is not … Some people can have an STI and not have any symptoms. Finding and treating an STI reduces the chances of passing …
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Yersiniosis

… local public health officials will investigate to find out the cause. If you have been infected, your local … ask you to provide a fecal (stool) sample. This will help find the source of the infection and stop it from spreading …
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Elementary school age children and their vision

… Squinting or rubbing the eyes Excessive blinking Difficulty finding or picking up small objects Covering or closing one … vision screening, contact your local public health unit. To find an optometrist in your area, contact the BC Doctors of …
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Bacterial vaginosis BV

… to be infected by that STI. How do I know if I have BV? To find out if you have BV, you must be examined by a health … tested for STIs will tell you if you have an infection. Finding and treating an STI, (including HIV) reduces the …