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Living well with hepatitis C virus

… is. You may also be referred to a specialist for further testing. Early treatment can prevent very serious liver … healed Put articles with blood on them in a separate plastic bag before disposing into household garbage (for …

Clostridium difficile C difficile

… of up to 7% of people without causing illness. Your intestines also normally contain many good bacteria that help … toxins that can cause damage to the cells in the intestines. The most common symptom of C. diff infection is … dehydration and colitis (inflammation of the lower intestine or colon). In rare cases, the infection can cause …

Naloxone Treating opioid overdose

… become irregular and slow, and a person may not respond to stimulation. If someone cannot breathe, or is not breathing … 20 to 90 minutes. After naloxone wears off, the opioid may still be present. The opioid can bind to its receptors in …

West Nile virus

… result in death. If you develop a severe headache or neck stiffness for which you cannot find a cause, or other … those used in house cleaning, or use several leak-proof plastic bags as a glove Turn the plastic bag inside out over your hand, and grasp the bird, and …

Fifth disease parvovirus infection

… in the baby developing anemia, or in a miscarriage or still birth, although this is rare Babies born to mothers …

Acute Coronary Syndrome

Drinking water

… Disinfecting drinking water Waterborne infections in B.C. Preventing waterborne infections for people with weakened … lead. Lead can be harmful to health, even in low doses. Testing your water for lead is a good idea, particularly for … for maintaining their own water quality. Annual testing of private wells is recommended. If you have a private …

Workplace Health

… . Office Ergonomics . Managing Job Stress . Wrist Care: Preventing Carpal Tunnel Syndrome . Back Problems: Proper … Stress Stress Management: Managing Your Time Wrist Care: Preventing Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Current as of: February … . Office Ergonomics . Managing Job Stress . Wrist Care: Preventing Carpal Tunnel Syndrome . Back Problems: Proper …

Colorectal Cancer Test Recommendations

Child Safety Guns and Firearms

… Health and Safety, Birth to 2 Years Citations Austin K, Lane M (2018). The prevention of firearm injuries in … MD - Pediatrics & Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Austin K, Lane M (2018). The prevention of firearm injuries in … Health and Safety, Birth to 2 Years Citations Austin K, Lane M (2018). The prevention of firearm injuries in …