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… Preventing Water-Borne Infections For People with Weakened Immune Systems Last …
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… Neutropenia: Preventing Infections On this page: … of your skin. Wash your hands often. You can use soap and water or an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Cleaning your …
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… HIV: Preventing Infections On this page: Overview … your immune system so it can't fight off these infections. Preventing opportunistic infections is an important part of … doses or having side effects. Take steps to avoid foodborne illness. Having HIV puts you at a higher risk for …
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… Preventing Tetanus Infections On this page: Overview … is it important? Tetanus is a disease caused by a bacterial infection . The tetanus bacteria get in a wound through a … By: HealthLink BC Adaptation Reviewed By: HealthLink BC … Preventing Tetanus Infections …
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… E. Coli Infection From Food or Water On this page: … those with skin that you peel yourself. Learn more Foodborne Illness and Safe Food Handling Food Safety: Storing …
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… Chickenpox: Preventing Skin Infections On this page: Overview … Overview Scratching chickenpox blisters can lead to skin infections, not to mention scarring. In rare cases, infected … & E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine … Chickenpox Preventing Skin Infections …
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… Preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs) Last updated March 1, 2019 HealthLink BC … away from sharp objects, studs or piercings Use only water-based lubricants with external (“male”) latex condoms. …
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… Drinking water Last updated January 27, 2025 Overview Drinking water … area. You can also educate yourself on how to prevent waterborne infections: Disinfecting drinking water Waterborne infections in B.C. Preventing waterborne infections for people with weakened …
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… Childbirth: Labouring in Water and Water Delivery On this page: Overview Overview Labouring in water Some hospitals and birthing centres offer tubs or …
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… Water Exercise On this page: Overview Overview Water exercise uses water for resistance. It also may be called water therapy, …
