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… and Prepare for the Worst Earthquakes, slides, pandemic flu and other disease outbreaks, and accidents or exposures … difficult to contain. Recent health threats such as H5N1 influenza (avian flu) , SARS (severe acute respiratory syndrome) , the West …
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… may be overlooked or mistaken for another illness, like influenza (flu). How is it diagnosed? The doctor will ask about past … usual. Is under emotional stress. Has an illness, such as influenza (flu) or an infection. Takes a medicine that raises …
Medications
… Keep all medications away from children and pets. Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain … Keep all medications away from children and pets. Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain …
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… examination to look for signs of infection. Urine or fluid from the infected area will be tested for gonorrhea. … them, use a condom and clean the sex toys between each use. Vaccines are available for some STIs, such as HPV. Ask your … examination to look for signs of infection. Urine or fluid from the infected area will be tested for gonorrhea. …
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… them, use a condom and clean the sex toys between each use. Vaccines are available for some STIs, such as HPV. Ask your … them, use a condom and clean the sex toys between each use. Vaccines are available for some STIs, such as HPV. Ask your …
Health features
… For more information, read Contact with blood and body fluids: Protecting against infection ( HealthLinkBC File #97 … B immune globulin (HealthLinkBC File #25b) Hepatitis B vaccine (HealthLinkBC File #25a) Hepatitis B virus tests … virus) infection Preventing transmission Blood and bodily fluid precautions Contact with blood or body fluids: …
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… sugar in your target range if you have diabetes. Get a flu vaccine every year. It can help you stay healthy and may … receptor antagonist, which helps your body get rid of extra fluid. Medicine to prevent blood clots from forming and …
Medical tests
… caused by an infection with a virus , such as a cold or influenza (flu). Throat cultures aren't done for viral infections. … will gargle a small amount of salt water and then spit the fluid into a clean cup. This method gives a larger sample …
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… an upper respiratory tract infection such as a cold or influenza (flu). Sometimes acute bronchitis is caused by bacteria. … on the label. Rest more than usual. Drink plenty of fluids so you don't get dehydrated. Use an over-the-counter …
HealthLinkBC files
… them. What are the symptoms of TSS? Symptoms of TSS include flu-like symptoms such as fever, headache and muscle …
