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… contact with others Take your medicines as directed, eat healthy foods and get plenty of rest Wear a mask that covers … by shaking hands or kissing? TB is not spread by direct physical contact, such as shaking hands or kissing. TB is …
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… are responsible for providing drinking water that meets the Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality for lead. … plumbing after delivery to a property. What are the guidelines for lead in drinking water? The Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality set a maximum …
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… a cool indoor environment. Weight normally gained during a pregnancy can make it harder for the body to maintain a safe … and a Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of at least 30 Lower activity levels and avoid intense activity If you are … rate even when resting Feeling generally unwell Heavy sweating Muscle cramps Heat rash or heat edema (swelling) …
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… is lower) a mother with HIV can pass it to her baby during pregnancy, childbirth, or while breastfeeding (breastfeeding … slow or stop the damage to the immune system. HIV testing guidelines in B.C. recommend that everyone aged 18 to 70 … Although HIV is a life-long infection, you can still live a healthy and productive life. However, getting early and …
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… an abnormal prion attacks the brain, killing cells and creating gaps in tissue or sponge-like patches. The vCJD prion … images using MRI scans Recordings of the brain’s electrical activity using EEG Tonsil biopsy The diagnosis can only be … for vCJD. Treatment involves supporting the patient with physical and occupational therapies. A person with vCJD …
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… maintain a safe environment for adults with food allergy. Creating an allergy safe facility involves: Following policies … of a severe allergic reaction can start within minutes of eating the food that triggers reactions. They will usually … reaction and can save the person’s life. Steps for treating a severe allergic reaction Use the epinephrine …
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… It can have many clinical uses including: Preventing pregnancy (all methods) Gender-affirming/transition care … options with you that will not affect your contraception. Pregnancy prevention How does hormonal contraception prevent pregnancy? Pregnancy occurs when an egg is fertilized by …
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… asbestos in drinking water? BC references Health Canada's Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality as the … to see if there is reason to change position or to create guidelines and will continue to monitor for new evidence … water www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/publications/healthy-living/asbestos-drinking-water-infographic-2021.html …
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… (EC)? Emergency contraception (EC) helps prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex or a failed contraceptive. A … miscarriage if you are already pregnant. It only prevents a pregnancy from happening in the first place. Note: Emergency … contraception is different from abortion. Abortion ends a pregnancy. There are two types of abortion: medical abortion …
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… sleeping Behavior changes Impaired vision Abnormal physical sensations Difficulty with voluntary coordination … out of shape. They attack the brain, killing cells and creating gaps in tissue or sponge-like patches. Once these … images using MRI scans Recordings of the brain’s electrical activity using EEG The diagnosis can only be confirmed …
