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… is contaminated with animal feces Avoid swimming in closed beaches or water that may drain pastureland In B.C., …
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… or skin abscess. You may be at higher risk if you have had long-term, frequent, or intensive use of antibiotics. You … have been reported. Injection drug users and people with long-term illnesses are also at higher risk. How long does MRSA last? Healthy people can carry MRSA in their …
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… in British Columbia have waterparks, wading pools and beaches where you can cool down. Local government websites …
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… the town with friends. Or you might see yourself lying on a beach. This new image or idea is not the same thing as … the town with friends. Or you might see yourself lying on a beach. This new image or idea is not the same thing as …
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… be safe. Some contaminants found in well water can cause long-term health problems. Just because your neighbour's … water. Some metals, such as arsenic can have serious and long-term health effects if they are consumed in high … of all E. coli and if they cannot be corrected, find a long term treatment solution for your water. For more …
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… hairdresser) until after your home isolation has ended How long will I need to be on home isolation? The length of time … person. Your health care provider will let you know how long you need to stay at home. The duration of treatment and … with someone with untreated TB disease of the lungs for a long period of time and needs to breathe in TB germs for …
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… doses of vancomycin before, or if you have stayed for a long time in a hospital where there have been previous VRE … cases of VRE in patients reported from a few hospitals. How long does VRE last? Healthy people may carry VRE for weeks …
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… and point and flex your feet when you are sitting for a long period of time, such as during airplane travel or a long car trip. Avoid long periods of sitting or standing Sitting or standing …
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… File #49a Water-borne Infections in British Columbia . How long has chlorine been used to disinfect water? Chlorine …
