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… impetigo? Impetigo is a bacterial infection of the skin caused by either Staphylococcus aureus (staph) bacteria, group … they are used up, even if the rash has gone away. With treatment, impetigo should be gone in about 7 days. How can … return to school or daycare after 24 hours of antibiotic treatment. This will reduce the chance of spreading impetigo …
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… a fluoride mouth rinse Do not smoke/vape, drink alcohol or use cannabis during pregnancy Continue to have regular … safe? Dental x-rays and local anesthetics for dental treatment can be safely provided during pregnancy. If x-rays … you and your baby. You may require certain drugs for dental treatment, so it is important that your dental office knows …
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… and disease. There is no cure for HIV, but lifelong treatment with medications called highly active … means that you can live a long life with HIV. Without treatment, HIV infection may become a serious disease called … request that your first name, initials and birth date be used as your identifying information when your results are …
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… given. Fever, drowsiness, crankiness, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache or muscle soreness may … health care provider is prepared to treat it. Emergency treatment includes administration of epinephrine … who get sick, up to 15 will die, even if they receive treatment. Permanent complications of infection include …
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… head as little as possible. You may want to take an anti-nausea medication for the symptoms Wear loose clothing and … right away. Ask local health authorities if you need rabies treatment. Contact your local health authority when you return home to complete rabies treatment For more information on rabies visit HealthLinkBC …
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… disease An immune system weakened by disease or medical treatment An islet cell or solid organ transplant, or a … health care provider is prepared to treat it. Emergency treatment includes administration of epinephrine … vaccine. There is no need to delay getting immunized because of a cold or other mild illness. If you have any …
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… What is swimmer's itch? Swimmer's itch is a skin rash caused by an allergic reaction to small worm-like parasites … itchiness. Check with your health care provider about what treatment is right for you. Common treatments and advice include: Apply plain calamine lotion …
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… and pipes Sharing unsterilized materials or equipment used for tattoos, body-piercing, acupuncture or electrolysis … C is curable. Highly effective, direct-acting antiviral treatments (DAAs) are available through BC PharmaCare to all … also be referred to a specialist for further testing. Early treatment can prevent the infection from becoming a very …
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… traveller’s diarrhea and cholera, which are infections caused by 2 types of bacteria. The vaccine is approved by … health care provider is prepared to treat it. Emergency treatment includes administration of epinephrine … develop very severe, watery diarrhea and vomiting. Without treatment, this can lead to severe dehydration and death. …
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… that affects the outer layer of the skin. The virus causes small, smooth bumps on the skin’s surface. These can … around the eyes, they may be treated to prevent irritation. Treatment of symptoms in the genital area will prevent them … a health care provider may use any of the following treatments: Cryotherapy – freezing and removing the bumps …
