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… As people age, they may be at much higher risk of severe disease and complications from influenza. For this reason, … vaccine, seniors should be immunized against pneumococcal disease. The pneumococcal vaccine protects against …
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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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… foods can lower your risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and colon cancer. Insoluble fibre can help keep … feeding (any age) / 29 g g = gram People with intestinal diseases may not be able to eat large amounts of fibre, or …
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… West Nile virus? West Nile virus, also known as WNV, is a disease usually spread by mosquitoes. Mosquitoes can become … on tick bites, see HealthLinkBC File #01 Tick bites and disease . Is DEET safe? Yes, products containing DEET are …
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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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… suppliers of radon testing devices, visit the BC Centre for Disease Control … Action on Radon https://takeactiononradon.ca BC Centre for Disease Control, Environmental Health Services …
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… People who have been admitted to hospital or had treatment (e.g. dialysis or surgery) in a health care … that will work for these bacteria. Carefully follow the treatment instructions given to you. Make sure to finish all … carry CPO in your gut and you are healthy, you do not need treatment and you should continue with your normal …
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… and have no symptoms. How is cyclosporiasis spread? The disease is spread through the "fecal-oral" route. Parasite …
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… about food safety during pregnancy, visit BC Centre for Disease Control Pregnancy and Food Safety: …
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… itchiness. Check with your health care provider about what treatment is right for you. Common treatments and advice include: Apply plain calamine lotion …
