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Molluscum contagiosum

… contagiosum is most common among children under 10 years of age, the infection can affect anyone. In adults, molluscum … try not to scratch them, and may even want to use bandages to cover them. Avoid shaving areas where the bumps are … freezing and removing the bumps with liquid nitrogen. Curettage – removing the viral material in the centre of the …

Dietary Fats and Your Health

… and coconut oils, and some processed foods such as packaged snacks and sweets. Saturated fats are often used in … less likely to go rancid, extending the shelf life of packaged products. Read the food label to see how much saturated … from scratch using healthy fats more often than buying packaged, ready-made meals, snacks and desserts. Many packaged …

Managing constipation with diet adults

… muscles and ligaments that hold the rectum in place Blockage of stool in the large intestine How can my diet help … into hot cereal, meatloaf, casseroles or baking. For packaged food, read the Nutrition Facts table to find out how … your health care provider about the use of laxatives to manage your constipation. Bulk-forming laxatives, also called …

Hepatitis B virus infection

… infections each year due to B.C.’s routine infant, school-age and high-risk adult immunization programs. Most chronic … can reduce the risk of serious complications such as damage to your liver. Regular visits to your health care … amounts of blood on them Keep all open cuts and sores bandaged until healed Properly sterilize any equipment that …

Severe allergic reactions to food Children and teens

… labels. For information, visit Canadian Food Inspection Agency … Encourage everyone to wash their hands before and after eating. … auto-injector. Most can do this by 6 or 7 years of age. It should not be kept in a school locker How to give …

Nitrate in well water

… application of chemical fertilizers and animal manure, storage and feedlots) Leaking sewage lines or improperly functioning septic systems Industrial processes Motor vehicles Some de-icing agents used at airports How do I know if there is nitrate in …

Head lice

… The best way to prevent the spread of head lice is to encourage children to avoid head-to-head contact. Teach them not … or nursing people and children less than 4 years of age. What options are not recommended for treating head …

HIV and HIV tests

… symptoms of HIV? Symptoms of HIV vary depending on the stage of infection. In the first few weeks after infection, … early, antiretroviral therapy can slow or stop the damage to the immune system. HIV testing guidelines in B.C. recommend that everyone aged 18 to 70 years has an HIV test every 5 years. They …

Prenatal ultrasound

… nurse practitioner. It uses sound waves to produce a live image of your baby in the womb that can be seen on a monitor. … waves that bounce off of the baby and turns them into an image. These images are used to assess the health and well-being of your …

Quitting smoking

… are and plan how you will cope with each one. 6. Manage withdrawal When you quit smoking, your body has to … this. NRT or prescription medications can also help you manage withdrawal symptoms. 7. Go easy on yourself Quitting is … They do not contain nicotine but work in the brain to manage withdrawal symptoms and nicotine cravings, and can …