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… than infants and children. You may wish to consider water treatment to reduce levels or find other sources of drinking … water supplier can give you advice on the ‘type’ of water treatment or what precautions they recommend for your home … manganese from my drinking water? Home drinking water treatment systems are an option for reducing high levels of …
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… can build up and cause serious health problems. Early treatment can usually prevent these problems. Endocrine … problems can be prevented through medicines and special treatments. Cystic fibrosis: Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an … digesting food. which can result in slower weight gain. Treatment can help with growth and reduce the risk of lung …
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… Infants Act states that children may consent to a medical treatment on their own as long as the health care provider is sure that the treatment is in the child's best interest, and that the child understands the details of the treatment, including risks and benefits. It is up to the …
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… Effective control requires a combination of both treatments. It’s advisable to seek assistance from a … owners should check municipal bylaws before attempting self-treatment to ensure that treatment is completed safely and legally. Physical control …
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… years, and may clear the bacteria from their bodies without treatment. However, if you have had a serious VRE infection, … the infection can come back again, particularly after treatment with vancomycin or other antibiotics that are not … you are carrying VRE and you are healthy, you do not need treatment. You can continue with your normal activities. …
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… not have any symptoms, and will go away on its own without treatment. The virus is most commonly found on the genitals … topical prescription medication or freezing. The length of treatment may vary depending upon the severity of the warts and the treatment that is used. These treatments do not get rid of …
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… pain. They may pass the virus on to other people. Without treatment, some people with chronic HCV will develop … also be referred to a specialist for further testing. Early treatment can prevent very serious liver disease, liver … and consider the following: Access direct-acting antiviral treatments (DAAs) made publicly available through BC …
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… agents to reduce the number of bacteria. What are the treatments? The first step in treating a C. diff infection … antibiotic to treat your C. diff infection. If antibiotic treatment is unsuccessful, fecal microbiota transplant … donor) is now becoming an available option. Discuss this treatment with your health care provider. In rare cases, …
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… water, size of the water system and whether other forms of treatment are needed. What is secondary disinfection? After … are benefits to using chlorine disinfectants over other treatments. They can be easier to handle and less expensive. … are available, chlorine remains the choice of water treatment experts. Current scientific data show that the …
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… usually self-limited, which means it usually ends without treatment. Symptoms may include: Mild to severe diarrhea … is sick with diarrhea, bring it to a veterinarian for treatment Do not eat raw unpasteurized eggs or uncooked … see your health care provider for testing, advice and treatment. Campylobacter is passed through human feces or …