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… typhoid vaccine? The vaccine helps protect against typhoid disease, an infection caused by typhoid bacteria. The … the vaccine An immune system weakened by disease or medical treatment A stomach illness with nausea and vomiting Chronic inflammatory bowel disease; or If you are pregnant …
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… to build protection from harmful germs without getting the disease. Like healthy food and clean water, vaccines help … in detail. Is it safer to get immunized than to get the disease? Yes. The danger from the disease is much greater than the risk of a side effect from …
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… food preparation, or brushing your teeth. For short term treatment options such as boiling water, see HealthLinkBC … E. coli and if they cannot be corrected, find a long term treatment solution for your water. For more information on … (PDF 3.42 MB). What is long term treatment? There are many types of water treatment devices …
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… and can include: Legionella which can cause Legionnaires’ disease (can be fatal) Pseudomonas which can cause a number … in the water turns into combined chlorine. Regular shock treatment is recommended Shock treatment is a process for getting rid of the combined …
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… over. Chickenpox usually lasts about 10 days. What is the treatment? If you have been exposed to the chickenpox virus, your treatment will depend on your age, personal health, and … immune globulin or the varicella vaccine. What is the home treatment? In most cases, chickenpox is a mild illness. If …
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… Follow basic food safety precautions and drinking water treatment to help prevent the spread of shigellosis. For … sexually transmitted infections (STIs) What is the treatment for shigellosis? Most people with shigellosis have … symptoms, you will generally recover without antibiotic treatment. If you do have severe symptoms, such as blood in …
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… an organ or bone marrow transplant, or who have had cancer treatment Infants and young children Pregnant women Older adults People with a chronic disease People more sensitive to waterborne illnesses can …
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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 … your health care provider. This includes people born with diseases that severely affect their immune system; people …
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… disorders, underactive thyroid, diabetes, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, celiac disease and depression When should I see a health care …
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… you against COVID-19 which is a serious and sometimes fatal disease. The vaccine provides strong protection against … health care provider is prepared to treat it. Emergency treatment includes administration of epinephrine … more common in those who are older and those with certain chronic health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease or …
