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Cyanobacteria blooms blue-green algae

… including bright blue, red, brown and green. You can find cyanobactoria in all kinds of bodies of water but is …
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Aerial spraying for native defoliators in BCs forests

… Bacillus thuringiensis variety kurstaki (Btk). You can find Btk naturally in the soil. It only affects moth and …
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Meningococcal quadrivalent vaccines

… of the vaccine. Speak with your health care provider to find out if you need more doses and when you should get …
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Vaginal yeast infection

… 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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Pregnancy and folic acid folate Preventing neural tube defects

… 400 mcg (0.4 mg) of folate in the folic acid form. You'll find this information on the supplement label, which shows …
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Why seniors should get the inactivated influenza flu vaccine

… each year. The vaccine is available at no charge. You can find information on booking an appointment to get immunized …
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Mumps

… for protection. Contact your health care provider to find out if you need to be immunized.People born before 1970 …
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West Nile virus

… a severe headache or neck stiffness for which you cannot find a cause, or other symptoms of WNV, contact your health … of Canada: West Nile virus  www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/west-nile-virus.html Image … West Nile …
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Rabies

… consult your veterinarian. Avoid contact with bats If you find a dead or sick bat, do not touch it with your bare …
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Syphilis

… They can help determine if you need STI screening. To find the nearest testing clinic in B.C. or get tested …