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Emergency contraception EC

… Abortion ends a pregnancy. There are two types of abortion: medical abortion and surgical abortion. Medical abortion is a series of pills (Mifegymiso®) that you … at home or by a health care provider. You can buy pregnancy tests at a pharmacy or grocery store. For more information …
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E coli infection

… of E. coli , and most are harmless. When food or water tests positive for E. coli bacteria, it may be an indication …
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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