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… antibody test means that you have or had hepatitis C. If your antibody test is positive, you need a ribonucleic acid … the risk for HCV transmission in the last 12 months since your last test Talk to your partner(s) about safer sex and being tested for …
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… website at www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/managing-your-health/immunizations/flu . The inactivated influenza … try to get the vaccine as soon as possible. This gives your body enough time, about 2 weeks, to build immunity … an influenza vaccine Staying home when you are ill Washing your hands regularly Cleaning and disinfecting objects and …
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… illness. How can I prevent foodborne illness? Clean Wash your hands with warm soapy water for at least 20 seconds … label. Some dishwashers can sanitize. Check the manual of your dishwasher to find out if yours does. Separate Germs from raw foods can spread to …
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… and are highly addictive. The best thing you can do for your health is to avoid tobacco and nicotine use altogether. … members through Talk Tobacco For more information, talk to your health care provider, pharmacist or visit the QuitNow … youth and people who have never smoked. Vaping may damage your lung function and increase your risk of heart disease …
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… Check that bottled beverages are sealed Wash and peel your own fruits and vegetables with bottled or treated water … unless it has been treated Drink tap water or add ice to your beverages Eat leftovers or food at buffets that has … important treatment for diarrhea is to replace the fluids your body loses. For healthy adults, these fluids can be …
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… vaccines are usually available beginning in October. For your best protection, get immunized as soon as possible. You … at https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/managing-your-health/immunizations/flu . Who should get the vaccine? … of the throat, tongue or lips. If this reaction occurs, your health care provider is prepared to treat it. Emergency …
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… is approved by Health Canada and is provided free. Call your health care provider to make an appointment. In early … bites, burns or scrapes, it is recommended that you see your health care provider immediately for treatment. This is … of the throat, tongue or lips. If this reaction occurs, your health care provider is prepared to treat it. Emergency …
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… 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. If this reaction occurs, your health care provider is prepared to treat it. Emergency … to always report serious or unexpected reactions to your health care provider. Who should not get the polio …
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… to share hats, combs, hair accessories or hairbrushes. If your child has long hair, tie it up or put it in a braid. … stops the lice from moving, making them easier to find Sit your child under a bright light; a magnifying glass may help … scalp, at the bottom of the neck and behind the ears. If your child has an itchy scalp or was exposed to head lice, …
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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 … to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider.    For more information on Reye …