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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is cervicitis? Cervicitis is an inflammation of the … or vaginal creams can also cause cervicitis. To find out if you have cervicitis, you must be examined by a health care … health care provider who will help you to decide if you need further treatment. Other treatments may be offered by …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is hepatitis C virus? Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is a … passing HCV are: Sharing drug injection equipment such as needles, syringes, straws and pipes Sharing unsterilized … with symptoms around 6 weeks after being infected with HCV. You can clear HCV and still become infected again in the …
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… Young children and their vision Last updated January 11, … and their symptoms early on, you will know when your child needs to see an eye doctor. How developed is my child’s … regardless of any concerns, between age 6 to 12 months. What signs and symptoms should I watch for? Your child …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is HPV infection? HPV is one of the most common … at some time in their lives. The more sexual partners you have, the higher the possibility of getting an HPV … infection. As a result, they can pass HPV to others without knowing it. What are the risks of HPV infection? Most people …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is a vaginal yeast infection? A vaginal yeast infection … use of antibiotics; use of corticosteroid; problems with your immune system; use of birth control pills; pregnancy; … health care provider about how to get these vaccinations. Know your sexual health status If you have recently changed …
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… Document Spanish Document Tagalog Document Vietnamese If you have untreated TB disease that can spread from person to … immune systems are at the highest risk of getting sick. What is Tuberculosis (TB)? TB is a serious disease caused by … are in home isolation it means you are not sick enough to need hospital care, but you are able to spread TB bacteria …
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… about their world through all of the sounds around them. If your child cannot hear well, they will likely have trouble … loss early so that children can receive any supports they need to be successful. Why does my baby need to have their … important that every baby have a newborn hearing screening. What will a hearing screening be like for my baby? Hearing …
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… Calcium and your health Last updated September 1, 2021 HealthLink BC … Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Why do I need calcium? Calcium is one of the building blocks of … high in calcium daily, it may be hard to meet your needs. What affects how much calcium is absorbed? Many factors …
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… discolouration but has no taste. It can also stain laundry. What are the health concerns from drinking water with too … of manganese may harm brain development in infants and young children. According to Health Canada, manganese is … the guideline for manganese in drinking water. How do I know if there is manganese in my drinking water? Water that …
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… same way. Vision problems often have a family history. If you know of vision problems in your family, your child's … in the good eye and a blurry picture in the weak eye What are some vision concerns and their symptoms? Your child … or watching screens very closely Avoiding activities needing distance vision Trouble focusing or making eye …
