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… Overview Overview Assistive devices are tools that help you hold objects, open and close doors, transfer weight …
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… caused by a germ (bacteria) that spreads through the air when a person with untreated TB disease of the lungs coughs, … In British Columbia, medicines to prevent or cure TB are free through Provincial TB Services and public health … File #51a Tuberculosis (TB) . What is a TB skin test? You can use a TB Skin Test (TST) to look for TB infection. …
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… is a bacteria that infects the intestinal tract. Very rarely, it can also infect the blood stream. When a person gets sick from this infection it is called … by your local Health Authority) after your last loose stool or episode of vomiting. This will allow you time to …
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… Vietnamese Why is my baby screened? A small spot of your baby’s blood can be used to get important information … their health. A newborn baby can look healthy but have a rare and serious disorder that you and your doctor or midwife … disorders. These include: Metabolic disorders: These occur when your baby’s body can’t break down (metabolize) certain …
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… Disease? What Is the Test? Is the Test Accurate? Should You Be Tested? What Is Huntington Disease? Huntington disease is a rare condition that causes parts of the brain to break down, … changed gene and the disease. But there is no way to know when you will develop Huntington disease. Some people may …
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… is toxic shock syndrome? Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a rare, but serious illness that can often be life-threatening. … It can quickly affect several different organs including your liver, lungs and kidneys. Since TSS develops quickly, … infections can result in TSS. SA makes several toxins and when the toxins enter your bloodstream you can have a severe …
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… Sometimes there is no obvious skin wound or injury. What are the symptoms of the disease? Most often there is sudden … Fever may also occur. The pain is often far greater than you would expect from the wound or injury. The pain can … person. The infected person may or may not have symptoms. When an infected person coughs or sneezes, the bacteria …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting all … of your child’s routine immunizations. Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the Hib … Hib infection, a serious and sometimes fatal disease. When you get immunized, you help protect others as well. …
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… page: About This Medicine About This Medicine Make sure you know about each of the medicines you take. This includes … or concerns, talk to your pharmacist or doctor. What are some examples? Here are some examples of statins. For each item in the list, the …
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… page: About This Medicine About This Medicine Make sure you know about each of the medicines you take. This includes … or concerns, talk to your pharmacist or doctor. What are some examples? Here are some examples of medicines for bone loss. For each item …