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… Giardia infection Last updated March 4, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 10 Download PDF Document English … that has not been properly filtered, treated or boiled. How can I become infected with Giardia ? Giardia cysts can … with feces during sexual activity How can Giardia cysts be removed from water? If your water supply comes from an …
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… Scabies Last updated August 27, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 09 Download PDF Document English … the skin reacts to the mites, their eggs or their feces. How is scabies spread? Scabies is usually spread by … itchiness and skin rashes have many causes, only your health care provider can confirm if you have scabies. What …
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… of rodents (rats and mice) Last updated January 31, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 37 Download PDF Document English … in attics, under foundations, or even chewing material. How can I get rid of rodents? Rats and mice have babies … to the trip pedal so the trap springs when the food is removed. Once you capture a rodent, make sure not to touch …
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… difficile (C. difficile) Last updated June 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 114 Download PDF Document English … In some cases C. diff infection may cause no symptoms. However, it may also cause symptoms such as: Watery diarrhea … hands? To wash your hands properly, follow the steps below: Remove rings or other jewelry on your hands and wrists Wet …
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… For child care providers Last updated April 16, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 110b Child Nutrition Series … If the airway is completely blocked, the stuck item must be removed or the child will not be able to breathe and could … calm and encourage them to cough the object or food out. However, you should take the child to the emergency room …
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… with Weakened Immune Systems Last updated January 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 56 Download PDF Document English … their drinking water. Ask your doctor or nurse practioner how weak your immune system is, and whether you need to take … containing pathogens, unless the water has been treated to remove or inactivate at least 99.9 per cent of parasites …
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… Quitting smoking Last updated June 25, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 30c Download PDF Document English … quit smoking. For many people, these include: Improve your health and lower your risk of smoking-caused illness, like … attack is the same as that of someone who never smoked. How can I get ready to quit? Planning can help you succeed. …
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… Bacterial vaginosis (BV) Last updated February 1, 2014 HealthLink BC File number 08g Sexually Transmitted … not considered a sexually transmitted infection (STI). However, if you are exposed to an STI while you have BV, you … BV? To find out if you have BV, you must be examined by a health care provider. Lab tests of your vaginal fluid may be …
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… blooms (blue-green algae) Last updated July 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 47 Download PDF Document English … called a bloom will form. Cyanobacteria blooms are natural. However, some human activities (such as agriculture or a … made with contaminated water. Boiling water will not remove cyanobacteria toxins from the water. Do not expose …
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… Urethritis Last updated February 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 08b Sexually Transmitted … For more information about gonorrhea and chlamydia, see HealthLinkBC File #08a Gonorrhea and HealthLinkBC File #08l … symptoms of unexplained or repeated infections in children. How is it spread? The sexually transmitted organisms that …
