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… Document Spanish Document Tagalog Document Vietnamese What is Tuberculosis (TB)? TB is a serious disease caused by … TB disease of the lungs for a long period of time and needs to breathe in TB germs for infection to occur. Not … between TB infection and TB disease? Infection occurs when you breathe TB bacteria into your lungs and your body's …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is harm reduction? Harm reduction is a public health … stimulants and other substances Supply distribution and needle recovery programs Substance checking services to … and harms from drug poisoning and substance use Increase knowledge around safer substance use practices Increase …
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… Fibre and Your Health Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is fibre? Fibre, also called dietary fibre, is the part … levels Keep you feeling full longer How much fibre do I need? Depending on your age and sex, aim for the following …
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… HealthLink BC File number 55a Download PDF Document English What is Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD)? Creutzfeldt-Jakob … CJD? Most cases of CJD, about 93 percent, occur without a known reason. 6 percent of cases run in families. Less than … diagnosis can only be confirmed through an autopsy. How do you treat CJD? There is currently no cure for CJD. Treatment …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is hand, foot and mouth disease? Hand, foot and mouth … of hand, foot and mouth disease. This can occur if you or your child does not drink enough liquids due to pain … of having hand, foot and mouth disease. However, it is not known if these are the result of the disease. The skin and …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is listeriosis? Listeriosis is a rare but potentially … if they are at increased risk of serious illness. If you are at risk, how can you protect yourself? If you are … safety: Easy ways to make food safer For more information about food safety during pregnancy, visit BC Centre for …
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… legally added to milk. Vitamin A improves eyesight, helps you to see better at night or in dim light, and helps you to … body absorb calcium and reduces the risk of osteoporosis. What are the risks of drinking raw milk? According to a US … a clean and sanitized food thermometer. Put the thermometer about two-thirds of the way into the milk; do not rest it on …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is second-hand tobacco smoke or vapour? Second-hand … There are ways to reduce the risks, such as by making your home smoke-free. How harmful is second-hand tobacco … and may have additional health harms that are not yet known. Exposing children and youth to nicotine may impact …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus … they are carrying SA bacteria. When these bacteria are in your nose or on the surface of your skin, they will not … MRSA. Should I get tested for MRSA? Healthy people do not need to be tested for MRSA as the risk of becoming infected …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is rabies? Rabies is a very serious and almost always … also act strangely. Bats are usually active at night. If you see bats during the day, they may not be normal. … how long since you were exposed. They will assess if you need rabies prevention treatment. What is the treatment for …
