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Cryptosporidium infection

… infection is diarrhea. The number of people who have gotten sick because of Cryptosporidium infection in … with medication is necessary. People with cryptosporidiosis should drink plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration. What … your health care provider. This includes people born with diseases that severely affect their immune system; people …

Pregnancy and folic acid folate Preventing neural tube defects

… gastrointestinal conditions such as Crohn's or Celiac disease, gastric bypass surgery, advanced liver disease or receive kidney dialysis … with drug or alcohol use You are taking anti-epilepsy medications or medications that interfere with your body's …

Clostridium difficile C difficile

… 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 … treatment with your health care provider. In rare cases, surgery may be considered if all other treatments have not …

Campylobacter infection

… the most commonly reported bacterial enteric (intestinal) disease in B.C. What are the symptoms of a Campylobacter … usually last for less than 1 week. You can be infected and have no symptoms. In some cases, symptoms may continue for … suck their thumbs or put their hands in their mouths What should I do if I become infected with Campylobacter ? If you …

Clean-up after a flood

… dirty. Items that have come into contact with flood water should be handled carefully. Flood waters passing over land … septic systems and other sources of contamination and disease. Flood waters can become heavily contaminated and … and not fit to drink without additional treatment and tests to show the water is safe. For more information, see …

Radon in homes and other dwellings

… your exposure is to test your home for radon. Remediation should be conducted if levels are found above the … long-term (3 months to a year) and short-term (2 to 7 days) tests. Long-term testing is recommended to provide … suppliers of radon testing devices, visit the BC Centre for Disease Control …

Quitting smoking

… your risk of smoking-caused illness, like heart and lung diseases, throat and oral cancer, and emphysema Improve your … and smell Heal faster and have fewer complications after surgery In this HealthLinkBC file, smoking and tobacco use … include Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT), prescription medications and counselling. 4. Build your support network …

Disinfecting drinking water

… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Why should I disinfect my drinking water? Water from lakes, … rivers, or streams and many groundwater sources may contain disease-causing “germs.” The germs, called pathogens, can … may be because: The water does not have adequate treatment Tests show the presence of “fecal coliform” or E. Coli …

Prenatal ultrasound

… Vietnamese Your health care provider may request that you have one or more ultrasound scans during your pregnancy. … with a full bladder. At what stage of my pregnancy should I have a prenatal ultrasound? Your physician, midwife … ultrasound. This NT ultrasound is done along with blood tests to determine your baby's chance of having Down …

Giardia infection

… from 2 to 4 weeks or longer. Often you can be infected and have no symptoms. In some cases, symptoms can return after … treatment with anti-parasitic medication is necessary. What should I do if I become infected with Giardia ? If you have … that other swimmers do not become infected. Wash your hands well with soap and water after using the toilet and …