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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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… 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 … untreated, malaria may cause seizures, anemia, jaundice, heart failure, kidney failure, respiratory distress, coma …
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… this virus to others by doing the following: Talk to your health care provider if you are pregnant, as HBV … how your liver is functioning and if you need treatment. What can I do to stay as healthy as possible if I am living … 24-hour support If you use substances, visit Toward the Heart https://towardtheheart.com for information about drug …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Your health care provider may request that you have one or … provider create the best care plan for you and your baby. What is a prenatal ultrasound? A prenatal ultrasound scan is … information you can decide whether you consent, and if so, what type of ultrasound method you prefer. Most often, …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is botulism and how is it caused? Botulism is a serious … for food items such as vegetables, meats and seafood. Your pressure canner should come with complete instructions. … frequency procedures, to make sure your canner is being operated safely and correctly Check seals. Ensure the rubber …
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… HealthLink BC File number 65b Download PDF Document English What are biological contaminants? Biological contaminants … animal dander, cat saliva, pollen, cockroaches and mites. What are moulds? Moulds are fungi, naturally found both … earth, cover it with plastic If there is high humidity in your home that cannot otherwise be controlled, use a …
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… Spanish Document Vietnamese Hearing is important for your child’s social and emotional growth. The ability to … concerns that they are not hearing well or talking clearly. What can I do if I think my child has problems hearing? … loss in young children is temporary or medically treatable. What can affect my child’s hearing? The most common causes …
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… discolouration but has no taste. It can also stain laundry. What are the health concerns from drinking water with too … is most easily absorbed in the body through drinking water. What amount of manganese can cause health problems? Health … way to know if you have high levels of manganese is to test your water. The water supplier or well owner is responsible …
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… Document Spanish Document Tagalog Document Vietnamese What is Tuberculosis (TB)? TB is a serious disease caused by … (or phlegm) is mucus that you cough up from deep inside your lungs. It is usually thick, cloudy and sticky. Sputum … important that the results from your sputum test are accurate. Collecting 3 sputum samples can improve the accuracy …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is toxic shock syndrome? Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is … It can quickly affect several different organs including your liver, lungs and kidneys. Since TSS develops quickly, … 9-1-1 or go to the nearest emergency department right away. What causes TSS? TSS is caused by toxins made by some types …