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… Traveller's diarrhea Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 41e Travel Series Download PDF … Check that bottled beverages are sealed Wash and peel your own fruits and vegetables with bottled or treated water … unless it has been treated Drink tap water or add ice to your beverages Eat leftovers or food at buffets that has …
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… Hepatitis C On this page: Health Tools How It Spreads Prevention Symptoms What Happens … the whites of the eyes look yellow. How is it diagnosed? If your doctor thinks you may have hepatitis C, he or she will … you make wise health decisions or take action to improve your health. Actionsets are designed to help people take an …
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… Infertility Tests On this page: Overview Health Tools Overview What are … cycle and when she ovulates. This record will help your doctor if you decide to have infertility tests. To … Fertility Awareness . Consider infertility tests for you or your partner if: There is a physical problem, such as not …
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… Warts and Plantar Warts On this page: Health Tools Cause Prevention Symptoms When to Call a Doctor … contact with a human papillomavirus (HPV) . You can infect yourself again by touching the wart and then touching another part of your body. You can infect another person by sharing towels, …
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… Overview Cause Symptoms What Happens What Increases Your Risk When To Call Examinations and Tests Treatment … make it hard to fight infection. How is the flu diagnosed? Your doctor will ask you about your symptoms and examine … a similar illness have occurred in the area and the local health unit reports a flu outbreak. In some cases, the …
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… make sure you're exercising safely. On this page: Assessing your readiness Using equipment safely Exercising safely outdoors Assessing your readiness Fill out the Physical Activity Readiness … Readiness Medical Examination (ePARmed-X+) . Ask your health care provider or qualified exercise professional …
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… Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) On this page: Health Tools Symptoms What Happens When to Call a Doctor … set of physical or mood-related symptoms that occur before your menstrual period each month. Symptoms begin about 1 to 2 weeks before your period starts and go away in the first few days of your …
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… people of all ages and abilities can take to improve their health and well-being. Some of the benefits include improved … Keep reading to learn steps you can take to improve your activity and health. Getting started Deciding to be more physically active is just that: a decision. It’s your decision whether you are ready to be more active and …
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… Overview Handwashing is more than just running water over your hands. Washing your hands with soap and water is one of the best ways to … Handle garbage, use the phone, or shake hands. Public health experts recommend the following steps for …
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… Overview Cause Symptoms What Happens What Increases Your Risk When To Call Examinations and Tests Treatment … or active. Latent TB means that you have the TB bacteria in your body, but your body's defences (immune system) are … where other people may have active TB. Have poor access to health care, such as homeless people and migrant farm …