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… Toxic shock syndrome Last updated August 31, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 04 Download PDF Document English … (GAS) For more information on group A Streptococcus, see HealthLinkBC File #106 Group A Streptococcal Infections . … symptoms after using tampons, a menstrual cup or after a surgery or skin injury, contact your health care provider …
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… information for seniors Last updated August 14, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 103a Download PDF Document English … shared emergency plan. Tell your support network about any health conditions or medications. Show them how to use … important names and numbers of family members, friends, health care providers and caregivers Additional items: …
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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, … treatment with your health care provider. In rare cases, surgery may be considered if all other treatments have not …
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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 …
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… diagnosed with cataract(s) Last updated July 8, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 126 Download PDF Document English … to cause a sudden change in your vision. You may not need surgery right away. A change in your glasses or the use of a … Your doctor may advise you that there are benefits from surgery. At that time, surgery should be considered, and …
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… difficulties in care facilities Last updated June 17, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 110a Download PDF Document English … medications, dental problems or medical treatments like surgery. They can also start because of health conditions like dementia, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), …
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… and scalds in young children Last updated February 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 123 Download PDF Document English … for painful burn treatment, which can require surgery Pressure garments and splints that have to be worn … to restore normal function Increased rates of mental health disorders such as anxiety and depression What …
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… For child care providers Last updated April 16, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 110b Child Nutrition Series … greater risk for choking. Talk to the child's parent or a health care provider to find out what foods are safe for … children. It is not usually fatal but the child may need surgery to remove the coin Plastic toy parts, buttons, …
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… Group A streptococcal infections Last updated March 1, 2013 HealthLink BC File number 106 Download PDF Document English … bites or patches of eczema. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #81 Impetigo . Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) … cases, death can occur within 18 hours. In other cases, surgery is required to remove the affected body tissue or …
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… Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Last updated October 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 73 Download PDF Document English … in the nose or on the skin of approximately 3 out of 10 healthy people. Most people do not know that they are … at higher risk if you have had intensive hospital care or surgery, particularly in hospitals where previous cases of …
