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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Your health care provider may request that you have one or more … medical information that will help you and your health care provider create the best care plan for you and your …
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… legal driving requirements. Cataracts progress slowly and are not likely to cause a sudden change in your vision. You may not need surgery right away. A change … help you see better. Your doctor may advise you that there are benefits from surgery. At that time, surgery should be …
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… but it can still exist in many older homes and buildings. You may find asbestos wrapped around older hot water pipes … flooring and ceiling materials. Which health problems are caused by asbestos? Most of the time asbestos poses very … It is only a risk if you breathe in asbestos fibers that are released into the air. When you inhale large amounts of …
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… of the liver caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). What are the symptoms? After the virus enters your body, it may take weeks to months to develop symptoms … to right upper side of the stomach area, dark urine, pale stools, joint pain and jaundice (yellowing of the skin and …
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… What kinds of alternative tobacco and nicotine products are sold in B.C.? When people think of tobacco products, they usually think of cigarettes. However, there are many tobacco and nicotine … carry health risks and are highly addictive. The best thing you can do for your health is to avoid tobacco and nicotine …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What are rabies immune globulin and rabies vaccine? Rabies immune … of antibodies taken from donated human blood. Antibodies are proteins that a person’s immune system makes to fight … If an animal that may have rabies has bitten or scratched you, get RabIg and rabies vaccine as soon as possible. If …
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… use of antibiotics; use of corticosteroid; problems with your immune system; use of birth control pills; pregnancy; … diabetes. How is it spread? Vaginal yeast infections are not usually spread during sex. However, if your partner … Both men and women can get yeast infections. What are the symptoms? Symptoms of a vaginal yeast infection may …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What are ticks? Ticks are tiny bugs, about the size of a sesame seed, which feed … ick. What should I do if I find a tick on my skin? If you find a tick on your skin, you need to remove it as soon …
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… toilet, or to become independent in toileting. Start when your child shows you they are ready. Make toilet learning a positive experience. Your … their feet. If you do use the toilet, provide a solid step stool for your child to use to get up onto the toilet. You …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What are the health hazards after a flood? Anyone who has had a … However, it is important to remember that flood waters are usually very dirty. Items that have come into contact … until authorities have advised that it is safe to do so. You should not live in a flooded home until clean-up is …
