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… on how to talk to your partner(s), visit the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) Smart Sex Resource … Gonorrhea (#08a) Urethritis (#08b) Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) (#08c) Genital herpes (#08d) Syphilis (#08e) …
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… children Pregnant women Older adults People with a chronic disease People more sensitive to waterborne illnesses can … low of getting Toxoplasmosis through drinking water, this disease is a concern for pregnant women. For more …
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… and very young children, people who have lung or heart diseases, certain chronic health conditions or weakened … failure, and more complications in persons with chronic diseases Prevention Frequent hand washing Yearly influenza …
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… West Nile virus? West Nile virus, also known as WNV, is a disease usually spread by mosquitoes. Mosquitoes can become … on tick bites, see HealthLinkBC File #01 Tick bites and disease . Is DEET safe? Yes, products containing DEET are …
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… Medicine W. David Colby IV MSc, MD, FRCPC - Infectious Disease Current as of: November 14, 2022 Author: Healthwise … Medicine & W. David Colby IV MSc, MD, FRCPC - Infectious Disease This information does not replace the advice of a … Medicine W. David Colby IV MSc, MD, FRCPC - Infectious Disease Current as of: November 14, 2022 Author: Healthwise …
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… dentures. Having trouble holding a toothbrush. Having gum disease. Having tooth decay on the roots of teeth. Replacing … up on the teeth of older adults. Watch for the signs of gum disease. These signs include gums that bleed after brushing … dentures. Having trouble holding a toothbrush. Having gum disease. Having tooth decay on the roots of teeth. Replacing …
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… . It has benefits in both early and advanced stages of the disease. Regular exercise can help you: Maintain muscle … . It has benefits in both early and advanced stages of the disease. Regular exercise can help you: Maintain muscle …
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… of vision loss. This may mean a certain type of eye disease is present. It is very useful in finding early … of vision loss. This may mean a certain type of eye disease is present. It is very useful in finding early …
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… get better. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) GERD: Which Treatment Should I Use? Heartburn … get better. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) GERD: Which Treatment Should I Use? Heartburn …
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… if you do not have AMD or only have a mild form of the disease. footnote 1 If you're interested in taking a vitamin … if you do not have AMD or only have a mild form of the disease. footnote 1 If you're interested in taking a vitamin …
