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… through Provincial TB Services and public health units. For more information on TB, visit HealthLinkBC File #51a … cannot go to school, work or volunteering, but you may need more tests to make sure you do not have TB disease A … and tested to see if there are TB bacteria present. For more information, visit  HealthLinkBC File #51b Sputum …
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… animals such as chicks, ducklings, calves and lambs are more likely to carry germs compared to older animals. What … child and make sure they wash their hands properly. For more information on hand washing, see HealthLinkBC File #85 … the petting zoo, open farm or public health unit to get more information on health and safety. Ask questions such …
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… virus causes a respiratory illness that tends to be more severe than these viruses, and is more likely to cause complications. Myths and facts about … virus and is very different and typically causes more severe illness than the viruses that cause the common …
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… avoid hugs and other signs of affection from their parents. Physical complaints such as headache or stomach ache with no … avoid hugs and other signs of affection from their parents. Physical complaints such as headache or stomach ache with no …
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… steatotic liver disease (MASLD). Diet, physical activity and sleep play important roles in prevention and …
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… thoughts or thoughts of harming others. You may also have a physical examination or lab tests to check for signs of … thoughts or thoughts of harming others. You may also have a physical examination or lab tests to check for signs of …
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… Read the warning card provided with this medication for more details. You should be tested for hepatitis B infection … (latex or polyurethane condoms/dental dams) during sexual activity as directed by your doctor. Do not share personal … or other body fluids. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details. How To Use Read the Medication Guide and …
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… regularly may help find skin cancer early when it can be more easily treated. Protect your skin Stay out of the sun … and increase the risk of skin cancer. A child's skin is more sensitive to the sun than an adult's skin and is more easily burned. Keep babies younger than 12 months out …
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… on an empty stomach can make the effects of alcohol more intense. It’s best to eat foods high in proteins and fats so that the effects of alcohol are more gradual While drinking: Pace yourself. Drinking too … (for example drinking regularly or frequently, or consuming more than 2 standard drinks per occasion) You have …
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… you expect after a non-fatal drowning? Where can you learn more? What is non-fatal drowning? Drowning happens when a … list of the medicines your child takes. Where can you learn more? Go to https://www.healthwise.net/patientEd Enter N300 in the search box to learn more about "Learning About Non-Fatal Drowning in Children". …