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… health care provider is prepared to treat it. Emergency treatment includes administration of epinephrine … develop very severe, watery diarrhea and vomiting. Without treatment, this can lead to severe dehydration and death. … are also found in the stool of infected people and the disease is spread in the same way. In addition, cholera …
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… DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib vaccine? This vaccine protects against 6 diseases: Diphtheria Tetanus Pertussis (whooping cough) … influenzae type b. These are serious and sometimes fatal diseases. When you get your child immunized, you help … occurs, your health care provider can treat it. Emergency treatment includes administration of epinephrine …
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… sick or dead. Remember that wild animals can carry various diseases. If a wild animal bites or scratches you, wash any … You may need the tetanus vaccine. Rabies is a very serious disease carried by a small percentage of bats in B.C. Do not … your health care provider or local health unit immediately. Treatment must begin as soon as possible to prevent rabies, …
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… important for growth and brain development. It also carries oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body. Include …
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… around the eyes, they may be treated to prevent irritation. Treatment of symptoms in the genital area will prevent them … a health care provider may use any of the following treatments: Cryotherapy – freezing and removing the bumps … on how to talk to your partner(s), visit the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) Smart Sex Resource …
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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. … drinking water has greatly reduced the risk of waterborne diseases. Although other disinfectants are available, …
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… HIV testing is important for people to receive early treatment, care and information to manage their disease. This includes information about how to prevent … important for you to get tested for HIV. You need to start treatment as soon as possible to improve your own health and …
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… with asbestos-bearing bedrock. Standard community water treatment processes can remove natural asbestos that has … that inhaling asbestos fibres can cause cancers and lung diseases. For information on health risks of inhaling … of Health works with Health Canada and the BC Centre for Disease Control to stay informed on any emerging evidence to …
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… inactivate and remove viruses and bacteria that can cause disease. The final preparation of HBIg undergoes more … health care provider is prepared to treat it. Emergency treatment includes administration of epinephrine … B is a virus that infects the liver. It can cause serious disease including permanent liver damage (cirrhosis). …
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… inactivate and remove viruses and bacteria that can cause disease. The final preparation of Ig undergoes more testing … health care provider is prepared to treat it. Emergency treatment includes administration of epinephrine … 14 days What is hepatitis A? Hepatitis A is a preventable disease that affects the liver. Symptoms may include …
