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… blood is present in the fluid, but the risk is low. What should I do if I come into contact with blood or body … health care provider may start you on a course of antiviral medications without waiting for test results. These … is no vaccine to prevent infection with hepatitis C. Blood tests will show if you were exposed to hepatitis C or have …
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… dirty. Items that have come into contact with flood water should be handled carefully. Flood waters passing over land … and not fit to drink without additional treatment and tests to show the water is safe. For more information, see … or regional district. What precautions should be taken for food safety? When food and food-contact surfaces …
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… enough fluids Not getting enough physical activity Use of medications such as antacids with aluminum or calcium, … multiple sclerosis, celiac disease and depression When should I see a health care provider? See your health care … (bum) You have blood in your stool You have unexplained weight loss You have constipation that alternates with …
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… Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the chickenpox vaccine? Children get the … in grade 6 who have not received 2 doses of the vaccine should also receive the vaccine. Grade 6 students who have … congenital varicella syndrome. Babies may have a low birth weight, scars and problems with their limbs, eyes and brain. …
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… 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 … do not need to wear a mask when you are outside, but you should stay away from other people. How should I dispose of …
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… provider will do a TB assessment and order the appropriate tests. There may be a cost depending on the reason for your … health care provider will monitor you closely while you take the medication. TB Infection treatment: Treatment of TB … sure you don’t have TB disease before starting TB infection medications. It is also important to understand the side …
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… as miscarriage, premature birth or stillbirth, low birth weight, or cause the baby to be born with syphilis. What is … further damage. After treatment, you must have blood tests to make sure the treatment worked. Your sexual partners within the last 3 to 12 months should be tested and treated for syphilis. This will depend …
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… Nitrate is colourless, tasteless and odorless. Nitrate should not be confused with nitrite. Nitrite can also be … and exposure to nitrate in drinking water. What precautions should be taken for babies or women who are pregnant? The safest …
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… help you digest food and stay healthy. When antibiotics are taken to treat an illness, these good bacteria may be … agents to reduce the number of bacteria. What are the treatments? The first step in treating a C. diff infection … the antibiotic that led to the infection. However, you should not stop taking your antibiotics until you have been …
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… Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the Men-C vaccine? The Men-C vaccine is given to … where the vaccine was given. Fever, drowsiness, crankiness, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache or … can be given for fever or soreness. ASA (e.g. Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to …
