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… from mosquito bites, visit HealthLinkBC File #41f Malaria Prevention . How can I protect myself against the Zika … brain abnormalities, vision and hearing loss, and more. In adults, there have been increased reports of a serious … your family, visit our Zika Virus health feature. How can I prevent or treat traveller’s diarrhea? Traveller’s diarrhea …
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… #85 Hand washing: Help stop the spread of germs . How do I prevent traveller's diarrhea? An oral vaccine to help … careful about what you eat and drink are the best ways to prevent traveller’s diarrhea. The following tips can help … is to replace the fluids your body loses. For healthy adults, these fluids can be replaced by drinking clear …
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… to be affected by particle pollution include: Children Older adults Those with heart or lung disease, such as asthma and … and never idle a car inside a garage or near an open window Prevent and reduce PM pollution We can reduce the levels of …
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… Head lice are commonly spread among children and adults who have close head-to-head contact. Head lice cannot … hair accessories, hats, brushes and combs. How do I prevent the spread of head lice? The best way to prevent the spread of head lice is to encourage children to …
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… disease before immunization. It is now more common in young adults. Mumps can cause encephalitis, an inflammation of the … getting the mumps vaccine after an exposure may not prevent you from becoming ill, it will protect you against … will be collected to make the diagnosis of mumps. How can I prevent spreading mumps to others? A person with mumps can …
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… bandages and mosquito repellent. Bring medication to help prevent and treat diarrhea Have a dental check-up Take an … Always use a condom for sexual intercourse. Condoms cannot prevent every case of sexually transmitted infections, but … advice for travellers (#41a) Travel immunizations for adults (#41c) Travelling with children (#41d) Traveller's …
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… disease including those who: Are 50 years of age or older Take medications that suppress their immune system … can be treated successfully. Is there anything I can do to prevent this disease? The fungus is present in the … your risk by quitting smoking. There is no vaccine to prevent cryptococcal disease. Where is this fungus found? …
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… the nipple or areola is cracked or bleeding. How can I prevent getting or passing HCV? There is no vaccine available for HCV. To prevent hepatitis C transmission, you can: Get tested if you … with few side effects and are easier to take than older medications (no injections). In 8 to 12 weeks, most …
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… of your child developing early childhood cavities. How to prevent tooth decay? Practice good dental care Good dental … professionals of British Columbia recommend fluoride for preventing tooth decay for people of all ages. Fluoride is a proven, effective and low-cost way to prevent cavities. Using the recommended amount of fluoride …
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… get the shingles vaccine? Shingrix® is recommended for adults 50 years of age and older. This includes if you: Have had shingles Received a … best way to protect you from getting shingles. The vaccine prevents more than 90% of cases of shingles in adults 50 …
