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… and it is breaking or coming apart, do not disturb it. Tests show that removing asbestos from older buildings can … It is always best to hire a professional to collect and test a sample of the material for asbestos. If you are …
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… vaccine . Babies immunized at birth need to have a blood test 4 weeks after their last dose of hepatitis B vaccine to … If you are unsure when your baby should be immunized or tested, speak with your health care provider. It is …
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… are used to prevent the spread of MRSA. Should I get tested for MRSA? Healthy people do not need to be tested for MRSA as the risk of becoming infected is very …
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… Cataract surgery is a "Day Surgery" procedure with no overnight stay in hospital. It is performed using local …
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… A tentative diagnosis of CJD is made based on: Symptoms Tests on the fluid surrounding the spinal cord Brain images …
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… Ticks found on a British Columbia resident can be tested or identified by: Submitting a photo of the tick to … Control Public Health Laboratory for tick-borne disease testing Kill the tick before disposing of it by drowning it …
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… of E. coli , and most are harmless. When food or water tests positive for E. coli bacteria, it may be an indication … does the disease come from? E. coli is present in the intestines and feces of many healthy animals including cattle, …
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… bowel of up to 7% of people without causing illness. Your intestines also normally contain many good bacteria that help … touch such as bed linens, bed rails, bathroom fixtures and medical equipment. You can become infected if you touch a … agents to reduce the number of bacteria. What are the treatments? The first step in treating a C. diff infection …
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… illness lasts less than 2 weeks and does not need special medical treatment. However, some people may develop … Most people who get Q fever recover without any special medical treatment. In more severe cases, antibiotics are … products Isolate imported animals Control infected animals Test animals routinely as infected animals do not show …
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… or mental disabilities. Your health care provider may test you for Toxoplasma . Treatment of an infected, pregnant …
