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… hot tubs and pools: Health and safety tips Last updated June 6, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 27a Download … Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What are the health concerns of hot tub and pool use? Hot … enter the pool or hot tub. “If in doubt, stay out.” To make your hot tub or pool as safe and enjoyable as possible, …
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… diabetes mellitus Have inflammatory bowel disease What is traveller’s diarrhea? Traveller's diarrhea is … nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps, fever or blood in stools. Symptoms can begin suddenly and usually last 3 to 4 … Check that bottled beverages are sealed Wash and peel your own fruits and vegetables with bottled or treated water …
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… Emergency contraception (EC) Last updated September 1, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 91b … Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is emergency contraception (EC)? Emergency … plastic device wrapped in copper. It is inserted into your uterus (via your vagina) by your health care provider. …
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… HTLV-1 Virus Last updated February 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 34 Download … Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is HTLV-1? Human T-Lymphotropic Virus Type 1 (HTLV-1) … control or constipation. To confirm that you have HTLV-1, your health care provider may send you for a blood test. How …
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… and using other medications at the same time Last updated September 1, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 91a … Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is hormonal contraception? Hormonal contraception … 1 or 2 hormones similar to estrogen and progestin, which your body produces. It can have many clinical uses …
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… Asbestos in drinking water Last updated April 4, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 49h Download … Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is asbestos? Asbestos refers to a group of naturally … precautions when handling deteriorating pipes to protect your health against inhaling asbestos that is released into …
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… caregivers and friends of people who use substances Last updated December 1, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 102b … Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is harm reduction? Harm reduction is a public health … or substance use disorder, it is important to take care of yourself: Participate in an in-person or online support …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is salmonellosis? Salmonellosis is a food borne … on them. How do I prevent salmonellosis? Always wash your hands after you use the bathroom or change a diaper … to answer detailed questions and to submit a fecal or stool sample (bowel movement). Your health care provider may …
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… Travel immunizations for adults Last updated April 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 41c Travel … If you are going to be travelling, make sure to discuss your travel plans with a public health unit, a travel clinic … and Africa. Travelling children are especially at risk due to their tendency to touch or play with wild or stray …
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… Malaria prevention Last updated December 28, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 41f Travel … Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamnese What is malaria? Malaria is a very serious disease caused by … Plasmodium species. These tiny parasites can get into your bloodstream and multiply after a bite by an infected …
