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Drinking water chlorination facts

… are benefits to using chlorine disinfectants over other treatments. They can be easier to handle and less expensive. …
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Shigellosis

… people with shigellosis have mild illness and do not need medical care. In most cases, it takes less than 7 days to …
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Asbestos When should I worry

… and it is breaking or coming apart, do not disturb it. Tests show that removing asbestos from older buildings can …
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Pertussis whooping cough

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Variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease vCJD

… A tentative diagnosis of vCJD is made based on: Symptoms Tests on the fluid surrounding the spinal cord Brain images …
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Immunization for health care workers in BC

… or lung disorders, weakened immune systems or other chronic medical conditions. Influenza immunization of health care …
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Measles

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Mumps

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Healthy eating for chronic hepatitis

… after resting. Other symptoms include loss of appetite, abdominal discomfort and fever. Some people with chronic … activity is safe for most people. If you have other medical conditions or injuries, check with your health care …
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Cyanobacteria blooms blue-green algae

… fever, sore throat, dizziness, stomach cramps, diarrhea, abdominal pain, vomiting, muscle aches, mouth ulcers and …