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… infection in B.C. has decreased in recent years. How can I become infected with Cryptosporidium ? … cramps, nausea, vomiting, mild fever and dehydration. However, you can be infected and have no symptoms. Symptoms … or any persistent diarrhea or vomiting, see your health care provider. You may be asked to submit a …
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… of hand, foot and mouth disease. This can occur if you or your child does not drink enough liquids due to pain from … within weeks of having hand, foot and mouth disease. However, it is not known if these are the result of the disease. The skin and nail loss is temporary. How is it spread? A person with hand, foot and mouth disease …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Your health care provider may request that you have one or … Your care provider will then review the findings with you. How is the prenatal ultrasound done? There are 2 ways to do … you book your ultrasound, you will receive instructions on how to prepare for your appointment. For example, you may be …
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… but cases have been found in British Columbia and Nunavut. How can I tell if I have HTLV-1? Most people who have the … control or constipation. To confirm that you have HTLV-1, your health care provider may send you for a blood test. How is the virus spread? HTLV-1 is spread from an infected …
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… HealthLink BC File number 65f Download PDF Document English How is air quality determined? Air quality is determined by … “high” or “very high”. The AQHI also provides advice on how to minimize health risks. To check the current and AQHI … reacts with other compounds in the air can also affect your health. These particles penetrate deeply into the …
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… care when planning for, or responding to emergencies. How are family members cared for in a long-term care … emergency preparedness and planning at the facility where your family member lives, you may ask: What is the … at risk of harm, such as wandering? If they are a wanderer, how can you make your home safe and secure Things to think …
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… infected. It will often take 4 to 7 days to get better. How does shigellosis spread? Shigella bacteria can be found … oral-anal (mouth to anus) contact, getting stool on your fingers and then touching your mouth, or by putting … Men who have sex with men are at higher risk of outbreaks. How can I prevent spreading shigellosis? Proper hygiene and …
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… is folate important for my baby? Folate lowers the risk of your unborn baby having a neural tube defect (NTD). The … babies to be stillborn or to have lifelong disabilities. How can I lower my baby's risk of being born with a neural … find this information on the supplement label, which shows the specific form(s) and amount of folate. This may be …
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… may increase the rate of miscarriage but has not been shown to cause birth defects. Is there a mumps vaccine? There … #14e Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella (MMRV) Vaccine . How is mumps spread? Mumps is very contagious and spreads … protect you against future exposures to the virus. Check your immunization record to see how many doses of mumps …
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… A small amount of manganese is essential for human health. However, new Health Canada research shows drinking water with too much manganese can be a risk to … way to know if you have high levels of manganese is to test your water. The water supplier or well owner is responsible …
