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… visit HealthLinkBC File #25a Hepatitis B vaccine . If you have been diagnosed with acute or chronic HBV infection, … substances such as straws, pipes, cookers, filters, water, needles and syringes Practice safer sex. Using a barrier … how your liver is functioning and if you need treatment. What can I do to stay as healthy as possible if I am living …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is hantavirus pulmonary syndrome? Hantavirus pulmonary … as a “flu-like” illness. In the early stage of the disease, you may have the following symptoms: fever sore muscles … such as house mice, roof rats and Norway rats are not known to spread the virus. Hantavirus is mainly spread when …
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… visit developing countries may get traveller's diarrhea. You may be at increased risk of complications from … diabetes mellitus Have inflammatory bowel disease What is traveller’s diarrhea? Traveller's diarrhea is … Pregnant women, children, people with thyroid problems, or known iodine sensitivity should not use iodine drops to …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is financial abuse? Financial abuse means using a … occur? Financial abuse occurs when a person's sense of need, entitlement or greed for the money is greater than … help prevent abuse and neglect, consider these tips: Set up your finances so that the bank automatically pays your …
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… infected humans. Some of these diseases can be passed from your pet to you. What diseases can I catch from my pet? Pets such as dogs, … cat bites or scratches can cause Bartonella infection also known as Cat Scratch Disease Dog bites occur more than any …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is asbestos? Asbestos refers to a group of naturally … precautions when handling deteriorating pipes to protect your health against inhaling asbestos that is released into … For more information Health Canada For more information about asbestos in drinking water, see Health Canada – …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is harm reduction? Harm reduction is a public health … harm (for example offer new harm reduction equipment like needles and safe disposal, carry a take home naloxone kit, … can families, caregivers, and friends reduce harm with a youth who is using substances? Offer fact-based information …
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… food contaminated with germs causes foodborne illness, also known as food poisoning. Common symptoms include nausea, … 4 million people get sick from foodborne illness each year. What can I do to prevent foodborne illness? Wash your hands Wash your hands before you eat or handle any …
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… risk groups. Myth: I have never had influenza, so I do not need to get an influenza vaccine. Fact: Symptoms of … influenza vaccine given by injection cannot give you influenza. The vaccine contains killed influenza viruses … influenza complications and should be immunized. It is not known if the live attenuated influenza vaccine is safe …
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… Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Before you travel When planning your trip, think of ways to stay … least 4 weeks before your trip to get the immunizations you need Buy medical insurance Make or buy a first aid kit for … ongoing health concern, talk to your health care provider about your trip. Ask your doctor for a letter stating your …
