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Waterborne infections in British Columbia

… an organ or bone marrow transplant, or who have had cancer treatment Infants and young children Pregnant women …
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Hepatitis B virus infection

… called cirrhosis, which can lead to liver failure and/or cancer in a small number of people. What should I do if I …
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Burns and scalds in young children

… for painful burn treatment, which can require surgery Pressure garments and splints that have to be worn … scarred skin as the child grows, restricting movement. Surgery is usually required to restore normal function …
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Lunches to go

… sticks has been linked to a higher risk of colorectal cancer. Lunch ideas Finger foods Hummus with cut-up veggies …
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Diphtheria tetanus pertussis hepatitis B polio and Haemophilus influenzae type b DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib vaccine

… Hepatitis B is also 1 of the main causes of liver cancer, which can be fatal. The hepatitis B virus is spread …
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Role of Pets in Human Disease

… elderly People with weakened immune systems from HIV/AIDS, cancer treatment, steroid therapy or organ or bone marrow …
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Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease CJD

… or transplanted tissue used in eye, brain or spine surgery. CJD is not contagious. How is CJD diagnosed? A …
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Community evacuation information for seniors

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Pregnancy and folic acid folate Preventing neural tube defects

… such as Crohn's or Celiac disease, gastric bypass surgery, advanced liver disease or receive kidney dialysis …
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Healthy eating guidelines for people taking warfarin anticoagulants Coumadin®

… You have been in the hospital on a limited diet (due to surgery or illness) and return home to your normal diet. You …