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… is detected, hearing tests should be conducted once a year. What are the signs that you may have hearing loss? You may … what people say Have ringing, hissing or clicking noises in your ear What are the different types of hearing loss? There … problem in the outer or middle part of the ear. This may be due to a wax blockage, punctured eardrum or an ear …
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… Q fever Last updated October 4, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 79 Download … Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is Q fever? Q fever is a disease that spreads from … aborts their offspring. You can also get sick from touching your face after touching contaminated animal tissue or …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What are enterococci? Enterococci are bacteria found in the … genital tract and on skin around the anal area. Human stools (bowel movements) have the highest levels of these … to person is by direct contact, usually with the hands. If your hands become contaminated, the VRE bacteria can enter …
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… folic acid (folate): Preventing neural tube defects Last updated April 16, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 38c Download … Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What are folate and folic acid? Folate is a B vitamin found … is folate important for my baby? Folate lowers the risk of your unborn baby having a neural tube defect (NTD). The …
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… with building plumbing after delivery to a property. What are the guidelines for lead in drinking water? The … may be at a higher risk of having lead in drinking water due to corrosion of the plumbing. The amount of lead … lead in drinking water is suspected or has been measured in your water supply, you should reduce your exposure to the …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is hand, foot and mouth disease? Hand, foot and mouth … of hand, foot and mouth disease. This can occur if you or your child does not drink enough liquids due to pain from swallowing. Make sure that you or your …
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… Variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (vCJD) Last updated October 29, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 55b Download PDF Document English What is variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (vCJD)? Variant … The disease damages brain cells and the spinal cord. What are the symptoms of vCJD? Early symptoms of vCJD …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is second-hand tobacco smoke or vapour? Second-hand … There are ways to reduce the risks, such as by making your home smoke-free. How harmful is second-hand tobacco … air and the carpets, curtains, furniture and clothes. Residue from tobacco smoke, also known as third-hand smoke, is …
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… Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese How do I know what my sexual health status is? Routine testing will tell … benefits: It reduces the chances of passing the STI on to your partner(s) You are less likely to develop complications … your knees apart or standing with one foot raised on a stool Squeeze the small ring between the thumb and middle …
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… Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine? The … for people with certain medical conditions. Speak with your health care provider to find out if you need a second … should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be …
