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… The parasite does not exist normally in B.C. or Canada. Most infections occur during travel to countries where this … with cyclosporiasis. How do I prevent cyclosporiasis? Wash your hands before, during and after preparing food Wash … and Asia into B.C. in the spring and summer will increase your risk of Cyclospora infection To reduce your risk of …
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… antibodies taken from human blood. Antibodies are proteins your immune system makes to fight germs, such as viruses or … in people who received Ig. Who should get immune globulin? Your health care provider may give you Ig after exposure to … have symptoms, they can still spread the virus to others. Most people recover completely with no lasting damage to the …
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… resources, choices and options. Financial abuse is the most commonly reported type of abuse that people may … help prevent abuse and neglect, consider these tips: Set up your finances so that the bank automatically pays your bills, especially if your health changes or you need to …
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… What are the symptoms of hepatitis C virus (HCV)? Most people who have HCV feel well, will have no symptoms … (no injections) than older medications. In 8 to 12 weeks, most patients can be cured of HCV. It is possible to get … after being cured. If you have chronic HCV, you should see your health care provider regularly. During these visits, …
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… It can quickly affect several different organs including your liver, lungs and kidneys. Since TSS develops quickly, … in TSS. SA makes several toxins and when the toxins enter your bloodstream you can have a severe reaction causing TSS. … menstruating individuals using tampons or a menstrual cup. Most people, however, are not affected by the toxins because …
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… symptoms each time they have an allergic reaction. The most dangerous symptoms include difficultly breathing or a … food Tell food suppliers about the food allergies at your facility Make sure staff who buy, store, prepare and …
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… vaginal fluid Sharing sex toys Syphilis can also spread to your baby during pregnancy or birth. This is known as congenital syphilis While anyone can get syphilis, most people diagnosed with syphilis in B.C. are men who … rash may develop. The rash can appear anywhere, but it is most often on your chest, belly, genitals, palms of your …
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… products containing Btk for about 40 years. It is the most widely used pest control product in the world and can … The aircraft may make turns outside of the treatment area, making the area size appear larger than it is; however, no … by health care providers. If you feel concerned, speak to your health care provider. If you wish to avoid contact with …
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… drinking water. Wildfire smoke can have a harmful effect on your body. Drinking lots of water helps reduce inflammation … there is little risk to human health and the environment. Most fire retardants and foams used in B.C. are made of at … Foams typically get burned-off when used on open flames, making it unlikely that they will enter a drinking water …
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… disease? Infection occurs when you breathe TB bacteria into your lungs and your body's defences stop the bacteria from growing and making you sick. A person with TB infection will not feel … treatment medicines are recommended for those people most likely to get TB disease. Speak with your health care …
