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… Hand, foot and mouth disease Last updated July 29, 2024 HealthLink BC File number … all these symptoms. It’s also possible to be infected and have no symptoms. What are the complications? Dehydration … surfaces that many people touch regularly and shared toys should be cleaned with soap and water, and disinfected with …
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… Hand washing: Help stop the spread of germs Last updated … yourself and others by knowing when to wash your hands. How should I properly wash my hands? To properly wash your … spread of germs to others when washing: Each child should have their own labeled clean cloth to wipe their hands and …
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… Tick bites and disease Last updated June 1, 2024 HealthLink BC File number … blue-grey in colour. This is called an engorged ick. What should I do if I find a tick on my skin? If you find a tick … sure to check for ticks on your children and pets if they have been out in an area where ticks can live. When to see a …
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… Cryptococcal disease (C. gattii) Last updated February 1, 2018 HealthLink … health care provider. Your health care provider can request tests if you show symptoms, but tests will not be performed … including those who: Are 50 years of age or older Take medications that suppress their immune system Have a …
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… HIV and HIV tests Last updated June 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number … system is the part of the body that fights infection and disease. There is no cure for HIV, but lifelong treatment with medications called highly active antiretroviral therapy …
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… Asbestos: When should I worry? Last updated February 1, 2024 HealthLink BC … health. It could increase your risk of getting a variety of diseases such as: Asbestosis (scarring of the lungs) Lung … and it is breaking or coming apart, do not disturb it. Tests show that removing asbestos from older buildings can …
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… Fifth disease (parvovirus infection) Last updated October 29, 2024 … infected with parvovirus B19 or if you are immune. What should you do if you or your child has been exposed to fifth … not recommended for children under 6 years of age. These medications can make children and adults sleepy … Fifth …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Why should I get tested? HIV testing is important for people to … early treatment, care and information to manage their disease. This includes information about how to prevent … . If you have had blood tests during your pregnancy, ask your health care provider …
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… to 2 or more connections, you are a water supplier and have responsibilities under the Drinking Water Protection … ). You should contact your local health authority for further … determine if there is a problem with the water. What if the tests show possible contamination? If contamination is …
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… Vietnamese What is Tuberculosis (TB)? TB is a serious disease caused by a germ (bacteria) that spreads through the … clear and watery. Do not collect saliva for this test. Why should I do a sputum test for TB? Testing your sputum for TB … the sputum bottles, ask your health care provider. What tests will be done on my sputum? 2 tests will be done on …
