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… a mask that covers your nose and mouth if you must go to medical appointments and when health care providers come to … home. The duration of treatment and results of your sputum tests will help your health care provider decide when you … the home isolation instructions and by taking your TB medications. You can also help protect your family and …
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… in a process called water fluoridation. Natural fluoride levels in the water supply are supplemented to an amount … and careful monitoring help maintain these fluoride levels. The maximum acceptable concentration (MAC) in the … Health Canada The Canadian Dental Association The Canadian Medical Association The Canadian Pediatric Society The …
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… also known as sunstroke. Heat stroke is a life-threatening medical emergency. The effects of heat are made worse if you … weather Increased body mass Poor physical fitness Certain medications such as diuretics or water pills and certain … wide brimmed hat or use an umbrella for shade What are home treatments for mild heat-related illness? When recognized …
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… is an inflammation of the brain. Encephalitis can lead to seizures, deafness or brain damage. Mumps: Protection … of vaccine. To check for immunity, hepatitis B antibody levels should be tested 1to 6 months after completion of the … or lung disorders, weakened immune systems or other chronic medical conditions. Influenza immunization of health care …
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… C is curable. Highly effective, direct-acting antiviral treatments (DAAs) are available through BC PharmaCare to all … with few side effects and are easier to take than older medications (no injections). In 8 to 12 weeks, most patients … During these visits, you may have physical exams and other tests to help see how your liver is functioning. You may …
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… and your baby healthy. Are x-rays, local anesthetics and medications safe? Dental x-rays and local anesthetics for …
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… developing TB disease over your lifetime. However, certain medical conditions may increase your risk of TB disease. … provider will do a TB assessment and order the appropriate tests. There may be a cost depending on the reason for your … sure you don’t have TB disease before starting TB infection medications. It is also important to understand the side …
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… anal area. Human stools (bowel movements) have the highest levels of these bacteria. The bacteria can be present in or … Less often, they can cause more serious infections of the blood, urinary tract or other body tissues. What are …
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… effects and are easier to take (no injections) than older medications. In 8 to 12 weeks, most patients can be cured of … During these visits, you may have physical exams and other tests to see how healthy your liver is. You may also be … and consider the following: Access direct-acting antiviral treatments (DAAs) made publicly available through BC …
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… with Toxoplasma Receiving an infected organ transplant or blood transfusion - this is very rare Pregnancy and … eye problems, hydrocephalus (water on the brain), seizures or mental disabilities. Your health care provider …
