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… being actively treated or have been in remission and off treatment for less than 1 year; hematopoietic stem cell … the source water, such as lake water, and survive through treatment, or they can enter the water supply in the … Most community water systems in B.C. have effective treatment, such as disinfection or chlorination, against …
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… or bone marrow transplant, and those who have had cancer treatment may get serious infections. Young children and the … than 1 sample. Your health care provider will decide if treatment with medication is necessary. People with … and thorough maintenance to work well. Ultraviolet (UV) treatment UV units for disinfection are also available. …
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… Your health care provider may test you for Toxoplasma . Treatment of an infected, pregnant woman may prevent or lessen the disease in her developing baby. Treatment of an infected infant also helps reduce the … dry or canned food, not raw or undercooked meats Is there a treatment for toxoplasmosis? Most people will recover from …
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… see your health care provider for testing, advice and treatment. You may be asked to submit a stool sample for … than 1 sample. Some Giardia infections get better without treatment. Your health care provider will decide if treatment with anti-parasitic medication is necessary. What …
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… several ways to treat water so it is safe to drink. Heat treatment Bring water to a full boil for at least 1 minute … drops to disinfect water. Commercially available water treatment devices, drops or tablets Various treatment products utilizing combinations of chemical, …
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… in the water turns into combined chlorine. Regular shock treatment is recommended Shock treatment is a process for getting rid of the combined … easier to replace all of the water instead of doing a shock treatment. Pool suppliers can provide chemicals that will do …
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… series of vaccine. To check for immunity, hepatitis B antibody levels should be tested 1to 6 months after …
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… How is scabies treated? Scabies will not go away without treatment. Speak with your health care provider before you begin treatment. Topical scabies treatments (creams) are available to buy at the pharmacy. …
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… They can all be obtained over the counter. Only consider treatment if you find live lice. Head lice will not go away without treatment. Children should not be sent home or kept home … same day, and those with lice should be treated. Chemical treatments Shampoos, creams, rinses and sprays that contain …
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… be present in two forms: trivalent and pentavalent. Most treatment options are only effective for pentavalent arsenic, so you may need pre-treatment of the water. There are several treatment devices and options to remove arsenic, including …
