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… bare hands. Wear waterproof gloves or a double layer of plastic or use a tool such as a trowel or spade to handle it. …
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… the following HealthLinkBC Files: HealthLinkBC File #93a Preventing Abuse and Neglect in Older Adults HealthLinkBC … Gender Difference Image Elder Abuse Prevention Series Preventing abuse and neglect of older adults (#93a) Abuse …
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… up. If the crawl space is bare earth, cover it with plastic If there is high humidity in your home that cannot … a vacuum cleaner with a High-Efficiency Particulate Arresting (HEPA) filter. A HEPA filter traps very small …
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… weeks after being infected with HCV. You can clear HCV and still become infected again in the future. The most common … You may also be referred to a specialist for further testing. Early treatment can prevent the infection from …
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… caused by Shigella bacteria. These bacteria live in the intestine of infected persons and are highly infectious. What … and safe food handling and preparation practices are key to preventing the spread of shigellosis. Follow the advice … Shigella through sexual contact, see HealthLinkBC File #08o Preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs) What is …
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… and to learn what support services are available, visit JusticeBC at … use a male or female condom every time. For information on preventing STIs, see HealthLinkBC File #08o Preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs) Do not …
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… does not protect against sexually transmitted infections (STIs). EC does not cause an abortion or miscarriage if you … effective the sooner you take them. One ECP contains a progestin called levonorgestrel (Plan B, and generics such as … For information on STIs, see HealthLinkBC File #08o Preventing Sexually Transmitted Infections . … Emergency …
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… clean, dry items in light-coloured, sealed, heavy-duty plastic bags or plastic storage bins with secure lids Throw out any items that … mattress seams Dispose of the vacuum bag in a sealed plastic bag. Put the plastic bag in a garbage can with a tight …
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… can result in miscarriage, poor growth, early delivery or stillbirth. If a child is born with toxoplasmosis, they can … box, and then wash your hands Dispose of cat feces in a plastic bag and put in the garbage Do not compost the cat …
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