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… with chronic hepatitis may develop cirrhosis. Cirrhosis damages your liver so it doesn’t work well. If you have … salad dressings, dips, or as a spread) Limit candy, chips, donuts, pop, sweetened specialty coffee and tea, … drink alcohol? Alcohol can damage your liver and make the problems caused by hepatitis worse. To be safe, do not drink …
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… that may have had contact with a contaminated wound or bandage. There have been a few cases of transmission of MRSA … contact with skin. Players of organized sports are encouraged to use their own uniform and pads wherever possible. … other patients and hospital staff from MRSA infection. Image … Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus MRSA …
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… daycare centres, schools, children’s camps and on cruise ships. What are the symptoms? Within 1 to 2 days of being … source. For example, shellfish may be contaminated by sewage water before they are harvested. Is there a treatment? … or ammonia makes a toxic gas that causes serious breathing problems, choking and potentially death. Throw out any food …
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… Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Certain foods and beverages can affect how your warfarin works. This handout will … stroke, deep vein thrombosis and other serious health problems. If your blood clots too much, your doctor may … avocado, fish oil, flaxseed oil, mango, papaya, soy beverage, sushi with seaweed, goji berry, and chamomile tea. …
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… water that is contaminated with human or animal sewage can also cause infections. E. coli can also be … or ammonia makes a toxic gas that causes serious breathing problems, choking and potentially death. Cook whole or … fruit juices and ciders: A potential health risk Image … E coli infection …
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… If using chlorine tablets, follow the directions on the package What if the water is heavily contaminated or polluted … of time. There are potential health concerns (thyroid problems or iodine sensitivity) associated with long-term … If using iodine tablets, follow the directions on the package Can I use a water filter to disinfect water? Jug-type …
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… face cloth on the site. Do not cover the site with a bandage. A strong reaction may cause mild pain or redness that … www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/tuberculosis Image … Tuberculosis TB skin test …
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… to help you properly maintain water quality by identifying problems, knowing which chemicals to add, and knowing how … can be shut off quickly if needed. Bathers should be discouraged from placing their heads under the water in case hair … environments are alcohol or drug related. Alcoholic beverages and some drugs can cause drowsiness. They can also …
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… back to you or your partner(s). It could cause health problems later. If this happens, talk with your health care … things to remember when using condoms: Check the condom package for damage. Do not use a damaged condom Check the expiry date. Do …
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… be passed back to you or your partner(s) and cause health problems later. If this happens, talk with your health care … things to remember when using condoms: Check the condom package for damage. Do not use a damaged condom Check the expiry date. Do …
