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… Salmonellosis Last updated June 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 17 Download PDF Document English … These methods can thaw food at uneven rates, so take extra care to ensure the whole product is thoroughly thawed Use … to submit a fecal or stool sample (bowel movement). Your health care provider may prescribe antibiotics if you have a …
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… and can be used in the laboratory or at the point of care (POC) to screen for HIV antibodies. If you have a … to be tested. You may be able to get help from your local health unit to do this. Why It Is Done A test for the human … your test, call and ask for your results. How It Is Done A health professional uses a needle to take a blood sample, …
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… These feelings may interfere with your ability to take care of your daily responsibilities. They last longer than … someone you know talks about suicide, self-harm, a mental health crisis, a substance use crisis, or any other kind of … With Grief Current as of: March 27, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - …
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… doctor will also ask questions about your symptoms and past health. The doctor may use eyedrops to dilate your eyes … suggest treatment for that. In any case, your doctor will carefully keep track of your condition. Current as of: October 12, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family …
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… or pain of hemorrhoids: Keep the anus clean by wiping carefully or using a squirt bottle after each bowel … for long periods, especially on hard chairs. Keep your health professional informed of any problems you are having … Problems Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah Marshall MD - Family …
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… sex with about your illness as soon as possible. The Public Health Agency of Canada recommends that people in close … your clothing or other fabrics, clean them well. Be sure to carefully get rid of sanitary napkins and tampons or other … Hepatitis B Current as of: October 31, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family …
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… you can call for help, and memorize the phone number. Be careful online too. Your online activity may be seen by … or a library. Anger and arguments are normal parts of healthy relationships. But anger that leads to threats or violence, such as hitting or hurting, is not normal or healthy. Physical, verbal, emotional, or sexual abuse are …
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… snow and ice, and wear boots or shoes with a good tread. Be careful when walking on roads since cars may have difficulty … from your medical doctor or individual counselling with a health professional. It is intended for educational and …
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… can cause problems for people who have certain health problems, such as heart disease, high blood pressure, … and high blood pressure medicines. Read the package carefully or ask your pharmacist or doctor to help you … Tonsillitis Adaptation Date: 6/14/2023 Adapted By: HealthLink BC Adaptation Reviewed By: HealthLink BC …
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… tendinitis, your doctor will ask questions about your past health and your symptoms and will do a physical examination. … Calcific tendinitis can usually be treated with home care. But if you're in a lot of pain, your doctor may inject … Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
