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… Cryptococcal disease (C. gattii) Last updated February 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 98 Download PDF Document English … by testing environmental samples in a laboratory. Should trees in my neighbourhood be tested? Testing of trees …
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… How to take a temperature: Children and adults Last updated August 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 99 Download PDF Document English … In the rectum/bum (rectal method) What type of thermometer should I use? A digital thermometer is best for taking …
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… Tick bites and disease Last updated June 1, 2024 HealthLink BC File number … blue-grey in colour. This is called an engorged ick. What should I do if I find a tick on my skin? If you find a tick …
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… Asbestos: When should I worry? Last updated February 1, 2024 HealthLink BC … health. It could increase your risk of getting a variety of diseases such as: Asbestosis (scarring of the lungs) Lung …
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… Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) Last updated October 29, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 55a Download PDF Document English … Once these abnormal CJD prions appear in a person, it can take up to 30 years before symptoms begin. How does a person …
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… Fifth disease (parvovirus infection) Last updated October 29, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 54 Download PDF Document English … infected with parvovirus B19 or if you are immune. What should you do if you or your child has been exposed to fifth …
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… Role of Pets in Human Disease Last updated September 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File … face or your face People with weakened immune systems should discuss the risk of disease with their healthcare …
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… Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) Last updated September 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 08c Sexually Transmitted … the hospital for intravenous (IV) antibiotic treatment. You should return to your health care provider 3 to 7 days after …
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… Hand, foot and mouth disease Last updated July 29, 2024 HealthLink BC File number … surfaces that many people touch regularly and shared toys should be cleaned with soap and water, and disinfected with …
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… Vitamin D and your health Last updated September 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … day? Recommended amounts of vitamin D include the total intake from food and supplements. Age Aim for Stay below 0-6 … suggest you take more vitamin D. People with osteoporosis should aim for 800-2000IU (20-50µg) vitamin D per day. Which …
