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Cryptosporidium infection

… water, especially during international travel Use safe sex practices and avoid contact with feces during sexual activity Always take a cleansing shower before and …
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Quit or reduce vaping

… to help you quit smoking include: Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT), such as a nicotine patch, gum, lozenges or …
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Quitting smoking

… help you quit smoking. Methods include Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT), prescription medications and counselling. 4. …
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Newborn blood spot card screening

… these disorders early prevents or reduces serious health problems. If not treated, many of these disorders can cause severe developmental delay, other health problems and even sudden infant death. In B.C., there are … These substances can build up and cause serious health problems. Early treatment can usually prevent these …
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A decision-making guide for patients diagnosed with cataracts

… fuzzy or hazy vision Headlights being too bright at night Problems with glare in the sun Problems reading small print Trouble seeing in dim light … a little discomfort during and after the surgery. Serious problems are not common. In some cases, cloudiness may form …
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Elementary school age children and their vision

… may think that everyone else sees the same way. Vision problems often have a family history. If you know of vision problems in your family, your child's eyes should be … concerns. This can help you understand and deal with any problems your child may have in learning situations that …
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Managing eating chewing and swallowing difficulties in care facilities

… can start because of normal aging, medications, dental problems or medical treatments like surgery. They can also … to manage eating, chewing and swallowing difficulties? Problems with eating, chewing and swallowing (dysphagia) can … for the entire health care team to be aware of any problems a person in care has when eating, drinking or …
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Well water testing

… contaminants found in well water can cause long-term health problems. Just because your neighbour's well has been tested …
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Hearing loss in adults

… About 65 percent of people over the age of 70 have hearing problems. People over the age of 60 should schedule routine …
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Lead in drinking water

… in the morning before using water will generally show any problems. If your home was built before 1989, your plumbing …