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… have any symptoms, and do not know they have it. However, when present, the most common symptoms are: Pain in the … the hospital for intravenous (IV) antibiotic treatment. You should return to your health care provider 3 to 7 days after starting treatment if symptoms continue. If symptoms worsen, …
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… is found in the vomit and diarrhea of people who are sick. When someone vomits, people nearby may become infected by … if they are not properly cleaned. You can become ill when you touch these surfaces and then place your hands or … norovirus usually get better within a few days. Antibiotics should not be taken for norovirus. Antibiotics only work to …
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… time. For an accurate diagnosis, a health care provider should check all suspicious bumps and lesions. Cervical … people who have an HPV infection clear it within 2 years. When it does not clear, cells infected with a cancer-causing type of HPV start to change. This change can lead to cancer of the …
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… to reduce the amount of disinfection chemicals needed. You should not go in a pool or hot tub with open sores or … the manufacturer’s recommendations. Take appropriate action whenever pool test results are outside of the recommended … pool chemicals safely and keep out of reach of children. When pre‑mixing chemicals, always add chemicals to water and …
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… water. For example: nearby streams, rivers and lakes. When wildfire affects the surrounding trees, soil and … If you are on a community water system, your water supplier should check your water system and the quality of your … retardants and foams to fight wildfires is common in B.C. When good practices are followed, there is little risk to …
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… in the soil and it only affects moth and butterfly larvae when they consume it. Foray 48B® also contains some inactive … close your windows the evening before aerial spraying starts and stay indoors while your property and nearby areas are being sprayed. You should wait until the spray has cleared from the air before …
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… until the bumps are gone. A person infected with the virus should not share towels or face cloths with others. Good … can produce unwanted side-effects and are only considered when cryotherapy and curettage do not work. If you have … infection (STI)? Practice safer sex by using a condom When used correctly, male and female condoms help prevent …
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… Abnormal discharge from the penis Pain or a burning feeling when urinating Itching or irritation in the urethra – the … or anal sex for 7 days after you and your partner(s) start the antibiotic treatment. If you or your sexual … treatment. If you are pregnant and/or breastfeeding, you should have a follow-up test 3 to 4 weeks after completing …
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… are gases and small particles. They are produced when fuels such as oil, gas, kerosene, wood, coal and … wood stoves are installed and maintained correctly. Doors should be tight-fitting to prevent leakage Use only aged or … treated or painted wood that may form more toxic compounds when burned Inspect furnace and flues, and repair cracks and …
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… works. This handout will help you to plan your diet when taking warfarin. When we cut or scrape our skin, our blood forms a clot (or … normally eat cooked leafy green vegetables do not suddenly start eating them just raw. Since green leafy vegetables …
