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… to be exposed to an STI. Talk to your health care provider about getting tested for STIs, or go to your local sexual … prevented with vaccines. Talk to your health care provider about how to get these vaccinations. How do I talk about … to talk to your partner, visit the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) Smart Sex Resource …
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… region, the Caribbean, West Africa and South America. About 10 to 20 million people are infected worldwide. It is … that causes weakness of the legs, backache, loss of bladder control or constipation. To confirm that you have HTLV-1, … also more common in people who are 40 years or older Giving birth or breastfeeding. About one quarter of mothers who are …
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… tract symptoms. How is the spongy moth population controlled in B.C.? The goal in B.C. is “eradication” … established due to successful eradication efforts. Many methods are used to monitor and eradicate spongy moth … the use of pest control products containing Btk for about 40 years. It is the most widely used pest control …
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… of drinking raw milk? According to a US Centre for Disease Control and Prevention study, the rate of outbreaks caused … Next, sanitize bottles using either of the heat or chemical methods, as follows: Heat method: Immerse the containers in … a clean and sanitized food thermometer. Put the thermometer about two-thirds of the way into the milk; do not rest it on …
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… prevented with vaccines. Talk to your health care provider about how to get these vaccinations. Know your sexual health … have, the more likely you are to be exposed to STIs. Talk about prevention Talk to your partner(s) about STIs and how … to talk to your partner(s), visit the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) Smart Sex Resource …
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… to your health care provider or a registered dietitian about your diet. Is there a special diet for chronic … loss may help slow liver damage. If you are concerned about your weight or a change in your weight, call 8-1-1 and … care provider or call 8-1-1 for more information. What about physical activity? Physical activity can improve …
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… may help you: Bond with your baby Heal after giving birth Decrease your risk of breast cancer, ovarian cancer … vitamin D that is not enough to meet your baby’s needs. At about 6 months, start to offer iron-rich solid foods. … or your health care provider if you have questions about supplementation. Is there anything I should limit or …
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… Spanish Document Vietnamese What should seniors know about the inactivated influenza vaccine? Influenza vaccines … as soon as possible. This gives your body enough time, about 2 weeks, to build immunity before the influenza season … life and will not need a booster dose. For information about pneumococcal infection and the vaccine, see …
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… in the feces; therefore people with diarrhea who cannot control their bowel movements should not go to work or … remove Cryptosporidium by using the following disinfection methods: Boiling Bring water to a full rolling boil for at …
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… as it can irritate the eyes. For more information about treatment, speak with your health care provider. Your … prevented with vaccines. Talk to your health care provider about how to get these vaccinations. Know your sexual health … to talk to your partner(s), visit the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) Smart Sex Resource …
