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… E. coli infection Last updated February 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 02 Download PDF Document English … , and most are harmless. When food or water tests positive for E. coli bacteria, it may be an indication of fecal … often makes people sick is Shiga-toxin producing E. coli . For ease, we will refer to Shiga-toxin producing E. coli as …
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… Numbing Creams and Patches for Immunizations Last updated March 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 50h Child Immunization Series … against serious diseases, however they can also cause discomfort. One way to reduce the discomfort from immunizations is …
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… Dental Care for Older Adults On this page: Basic Care Denture Care Related Information Basic Care Dental care for older people is much … dementia may need this extra help. Keeping teeth and gums healthy To keep your teeth and gums healthy: Brush and floss …
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… Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate Powder For Suspension - Oral, Rectal On this page: Uses How To Use … advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or …
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… to menopause . Your birth control method failed. Maybe you forgot to take your pill or get your shot. Or maybe the … get an IUD from many doctors, from university and public health clinics, and in most hospital emergency rooms. An IUD … You may need to repeat the dose. Be sure you take the active hormone pills. In a 28-day pack, the first 21 pills …
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… Checklist for Shoes and Socks That Fit Well On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Choosing shoes when you have diabetes … problems. If you need custom shoes, ask your provincial health plan or private health plan about covering the cost …
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… Febrile seizures (fever seizures) Last updated May 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 112 Download PDF Document English … However, they can be as short as a few seconds or last for more than 15 minutes. How serious is a febrile seizure? … (e.g. Tylenol®) or ibuprofen* (e.g. Advil®) can be given for fever or soreness. ASA (e.g. Aspirin®) should not be …
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… opioids than you ever meant to. Or you've been using them for a longer time than you ever meant to. You can't cut down … or recovering from the effects. You have strong cravings for opioids. You can no longer do your main jobs at work, at … You keep using, even though you know it is causing health problems. You need more and more of the opioids to …
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… Broken Toe On this page: Related Information What is a broken toe? A broken … toe is diagnosed through a physical examination. Your health professional will look for swelling, purple or black and blue spots, and …
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… to food: Children and teens Last updated March 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 100a Download PDF Document English … the allergic reaction and can save your child’s life. Steps for treating a severe allergic reaction Use the epinephrine … to recognize your child’s food allergens on food labels. For information, visit Canadian Food Inspection Agency …
