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… the disease (it is about 50 to 55 percent effective). However, it is also very important to have good personal … same house or have sexual contact with a typhoid carrier How is the vaccine given? The typhoid vaccine is either … at home. The travel clinic will provide instructions on how to take the vaccine. It is important to follow the …
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… intestinal infection caused by bacteria called Yersinia . How is yersiniosis spread? Yersinia bacteria can be carried … cramps or severe diarrhea, see your health care provider. How can I prevent yersiniosis? Always wash your hands …
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… can get into the bloodstream and cause kidney disease. How is it spread? Impetigo is very infectious. It spreads … With treatment, impetigo should be gone in about 7 days. How can you help? Keep your child with impetigo at home …
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… nose, diarrhea, vomiting, and swollen glands in the neck. However, not all children have these symptoms. When should … HealthLinkBC File #112 Febrile seizures (fever seizures) . How does roseola spread? Roseola is spread through saliva … when they talk, laugh, cough, or sneeze. It is not known how long children with roseola can spread the disease to …
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… Your health care provider can request tests if you show symptoms, but tests will not be performed just to see if … have had organ transplants Have chronic lung disease Smoke How is this disease diagnosed? If you live or visit an area … that you can take to avoid exposure to Cryptococcus . However, you can be alert for long lasting or severe …
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… the way you see colours Vision "doubled" by a shadow image How are cataracts removed? Cataract surgery is a "Day … be covered by MSP may help you avoid the need for glasses. However, these lenses may not be appropriate for all … cataract surgery recover with better vision than before. However, it will take up to a few weeks for most patients to …
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… File #49a Water-borne Infections in British Columbia . How long has chlorine been used to disinfect water? Chlorine … Canada use chlorine disinfectants to treat drinking water. How is chlorine added to my drinking water? There are many … choice of water treatment experts. Current scientific data show that the benefits of chlorination are much greater than …
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… your health, read HealthLinkBC: Wildfires and your health . How can wildfires affect drinking water quality? Possible … can also cause contamination of water after it's treated. How do I know if my water quality has been affected? If you … . For information about how to prepare in advance for a potential evacuation alert …
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… child-care facilities can help prevent foodborne illness. How can I prevent foodborne illness? Clean Wash your hands … nausea or vomiting, you should not prepare food for others. How can parents pack food safely? If you send food with your …
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… “high” or “very high”. The AQHI provides advice on how to minimize health risks. To check the current and AQHI … (COPD) People who are pregnant and their unborn children How can I protect my health against particle pollution? …
