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… are vulnerable to developing infections. CPO are usually a low risk and rarely cause an infection in healthy people. If … spread from the gut to other parts of the body such as the blood, lungs, or bladder, the person becomes infected. CPO … or eating food. People identified as having a CPO should follow these instructions to prevent CPO from spreading to …
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… information on where counselling is available in your area. Lower Mainland/Greater Vancouver 604 660-9382; Outside Lower Mainland, toll-free in B.C. 1 800 663-1441. Pregnancy …
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… sore or rash is present Exchange of bodily fluids, such as blood, semen or vaginal fluid Sharing sex toys Syphilis can … provider may give you a referral for lab work to get your blood tested. It is recommended that anyone who has multiple … such as miscarriage, premature birth or stillbirth, low birth weight, or cause the baby to be born with …
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… of vaccine at 6 months of age if they have any of the following medical conditions: No spleen, or a spleen that is … that makes it hard to clear fluids from the mouth or throat Diabetes, cystic fibrosis or a chronic cerebrospinal fluid … of the lining that covers the brain (meningitis), the blood (septicemia) and the lungs (pneumonia). Permanent …
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… (germs) and microbes that can make us sick. This also allows the juice to keep longer as it destroys many of the … fresh fruit juices such as pineapple, carrot, coconut, cane sugar, banana, acai and mixed fruit juices have also made … No. Refrigeration does not destroy pathogens, it only slows their growth. Unpasteurized juices have a short shelf …
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… in most ambient groundwater in British Columbia is very low, generally much less than 1 mg/L. Therefore, the … than in surface water. Nitrate is commonly found in shallow wells that are located in agricultural areas. Nitrate … immune systems Individuals with chronic heart, lung or blood conditions What are the health risks of high nitrate …
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… care provider can test for Cryptococcus infection in a blood, lung or spinal fluid sample. Is there a treatment … Vancouver Island and has occasionally been detected in the lower mainland or southeastern part of mainland B.C. It is … Regions? Yes. The risk of contracting the disease is very low and in most cases the disease can be treated. The …
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… More serious reactions may include a temporary drop in the blood cells that help prevent bleeding (about 1 child in … than from the vaccine. The risks of serious reactions following MMRV vaccine have not been established. They may be … as congenital varicella syndrome (CVS). Babies may have a low birth weight, scars and problems with their limbs, eyes …
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… ingredients have not been linked to disease or illness. Below are some of the ingredients in vaccines. Antibiotics – … the vaccine will not harm your child. Other ingredients – Sugars, amino acids, salts, and proteins, such as albumin …
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… They range in size from one to 10 mm and in colour from yellow‑white to reddish‑brown. Bed bugs feed on the blood of humans and animals. Unlike parasites, such as fleas … nurse. How do I know I have bed bugs? Look for the following signs: Bite marks on your body, particularly around …
