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… fish, dairy or cooked leftovers at room temperature for more than 2 hours. Put them in the fridge or freezer as soon … a licensing officer at your local public health unit for more information. What training is available for child-care … . For More Information BC FOODSAFE: Food Safety Resources: …
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… available for some STIs, such as HPV. Ask your doctor for more information. Cause Genital herpes is caused by a … can cause sores on the lips and on the genitals. Type 1 more often causes cold sores. Type 2 more often causes genital sores. You get infected when the …
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… crack in the bone to the bone being broken into two or more pieces that no longer line up correctly. What causes a … How is it diagnosed? A broken toe is diagnosed through a physical examination. Your health professional will look for … buddy-taped to the healthy toe next to it. Put some soft padding, such as felt or foam, between your toes before you …
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… diabetes medicine. Skips or delays a meal or snack. Is more physically active than usual without eating enough food. … child a small snack if the next planned meal or snack is more than a few hours away. Know when to get help. Get …
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… the bacteria from the air. An infected person releases even more bacteria when he or she does things like cough or … to others. Who is most at risk for TB? Some people are more likely than others to get TB. This includes people who: … in the lungs (pulmonary TB) by using a medical history and physical examination, and by checking your symptoms (such as …
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… especially in elderly people. Influenza can also lead to more complications for people who have heart, lung or other … conditions. These complications can sometimes be fatal. For more information For more information, see the following HealthLinkBC Files: …
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… testing after screening, your child might need one or more of the following tests. Tests for babies and toddlers … test can be combined with pure tone audiometry to give a more complete picture of your child’s hearing Tests for all … has special training in hearing testing and treatment. For more information For information on hearing loss in …
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… aids The benefits of hearing aids increase the sooner and more consistently you use them You have more time to plan or find funding for the expenses associated with hearing loss For more information Contact the College of Speech and Hearing …
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… concentrations in water consumed for extended periods. For more information about the guidelines, visit Health Canada – … from showering, bathing or cleaning is not a concern. For more information about lead paint, see HealthLinkBC File #31 … exist in your community to replace service lines. For more information If you have concerns about the quality of …
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… (runs in families). Having certain gene changes can make it more likely for a person to get psoriasis. But it isn't … even without treatment, and then return (flare up). Learn more Nail Psoriasis What Happens Psoriasis is usually a … you: Have severe and widespread psoriasis and your skin is more irritated or inflamed than usual, especially if you …