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Pregnancy and dental health

… your dentist or dental hygienist that you are pregnant. Any pain, swelling or infection in your mouth should be treated …
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Salmonellosis

… by Salmonella bacteria. Symptoms include sudden stomach pain, diarrhea, fever, nausea and vomiting. Dehydration may …
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Hearing loss in children

… following: Ear discharge (fluid draining from ear) Earache (pain in the ear) Bad smell from the ear canal Reddened skin …
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Human papillomavirus HPV infection and genital warts

… warts are flat or cauliflower-like bumps that are usually painless, may be itchy, and sometimes bleed. They can be … to talk to your partner(s), visit the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) Smart Sex Resource …
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Preventing choking in babies and young children For child care providers

… at high risk of choking because they: Have less practice controlling food in their mouths Do not always chew food …
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Abuse and neglect of older adults Information for family caregivers

… of abuse, people may use physical force or emotional control over the other person. For some spouses in later …
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Toxic shock syndrome

… develop quickly and are severe. Other symptoms may include pain at the site of a wound, vomiting and diarrhea, signs of …
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Food safety in child care facilities

… Common symptoms include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain and fever. Children 5 years and under are at a higher …
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Cyanobacteria blooms blue-green algae

… sore throat, dizziness, stomach cramps, diarrhea, abdominal pain, vomiting, muscle aches, mouth ulcers and blistering of …
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Swimmers itch

… a very severe, itchy red rash. Scratching can cause severe pain and swelling or cause your skin to become infected. The …