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… difficile (C. difficile) Last updated June 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 114 Download PDF Document English … many good bacteria that help you digest food and stay healthy. When antibiotics are taken to treat an illness, … most frequent cause of infectious diarrhea in hospitals and health care facilities. C. diff infections may lead to …
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… Caffeinated energy drinks Last updated August 30, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 109 Download PDF Document English … of flavours like fruit punch, strawberry and blueberry. Health Canada limits the types and amounts of many of these … and black tea are examples of natural sources of caffeine. Health Canada allows up to 180mg of caffeine per container. …
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… for Tuberculosis (TB) Last updated October 30, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 51c Download PDF Document English … person to person (TB disease in the lungs or throat), your health care provider may ask you to stay in home isolation. … cure TB are free through Provincial TB Services and public health units. For more information, visit HealthLinkBC File …
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… Scabies Last updated August 27, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 09 Download PDF Document English … itchiness and skin rashes have many causes, only your health care provider can confirm if you have scabies. What … Scabies will not go away without treatment. Speak with your health care provider before you begin treatment. Topical …
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… Giardia infection Last updated March 4, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 10 Download PDF Document English … and treated? If you think you have giardiasis, see your health care provider for testing, advice and treatment. You … Some Giardia infections get better without treatment. Your health care provider will decide if treatment with …
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… Rabies Last updated September 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 07a Download PDF Document English … chance of any type of infection Seek medical care from your health care provider or local public health unit right away After exposure to a rabies virus, it …
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… organisms (CPO) Last updated March 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 120 Download PDF Document English … number of countries around the world, particularly in their health care facilities. People who have been admitted to … hospital or had treatment (e.g. dialysis or surgery) in a health care facility outside of Canada, or who have …
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… Healthy snacks for adults Last updated October 30, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 68i Nutrition Series Download PDF … between meals Provide important nutrients Support good health Snacking is different for everyone. Snack size, types …
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… Protecting against infection Last updated November 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File number 97 Download PDF Document English … exposure to blood or body fluids and your test results. The health care provider may also try to determine whether the … hepatitis B and C. In case of possible exposure to HIV, the health care provider may start you on a course of antiviral …
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… Pinkeye (conjunctivitis) Last updated May 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 82 Download PDF Document English … irritants; however the information provided in this HealthLinkBC File is about pinkeye from an infection. What … is usually a mild infection that is not a serious threat to health. It will often clear up by itself in 7 to 10 days. …
