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… Plasmodium species. These tiny parasites can get into your bloodstream and multiply after a bite by an infected … you travel, while you are travelling and when you return home. Before travel At least 4 weeks before you travel, … mosquitoes from entering your room Spray insecticidal spray indoors in the evening Use non-perfumed cosmetics and …
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… Objects in the Eye On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … alcohol or drug use, sexual history, and travel. Try Home Treatment You have answered all the questions. Based on … the hospital. Eye Injuries Burns to the Eye Self-Care These tips can help you remove an object from the eye. If you are …
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… of breath If the disease gets worse, fluid builds up in your lungs, making it harder to breathe. In North America, … are extremely low. Rodent infestation in and around the home remains the main risk for contact with hantavirus. … rid of rodents (rats and mice) . For proper hand washing tips, see HealthLinkBC File #85 Hand washing: Help stop the …
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… Heartburn On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … how bad your heartburn is and what other symptoms you have. Home treatment and medicines that you can buy without a … acid and treat severe heartburn symptoms. These acid-reducing medicines are used when your heartburn hasn't …
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… Overview Symptoms Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Home Treatment … disorder. Any of these terms might still be used by you or your doctor to describe your condition. What causes ASD? The … organizations are all possible resources. Remember these tips: Educate yourself about ASD. Learning all you can about …
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… adequate filtration and recirculation of the water in your hot tub or pool. How can I make sure the water is safe? … is reduced. Cyanuric acid should not be used in indoor pools in most situations. If other disinfectants are … pool and hot tub service provider. For health and safety tips, please visit HealthLinkBC File #27a Residential hot …
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… Elbow Injuries On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … numbness, tingling, weakness, or decreased range of motion. Home treatment often can help relieve minor aches and pains. … syndrome can occur. Minor elbow injury Try the following tips to help relieve elbow pain, swelling, and stiffness. …
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… Knee Problems and Injuries On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … sports or recreational activities, work-related tasks, or home projects. The upper and lower bones of the knee are … Post-Operative Problems Self-Care Try the following tips to help relieve knee pain, swelling, and stiffness. …
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… Groin Problems and Injuries On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … Work-related activities. Work or projects around the home. Motor vehicle crashes. Groin problems and injuries can … Non-steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) Quick Tips: Safely Giving Over-the-Counter Medicines to Children …
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… and Injuries On this page: Overview Health Tools Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … sports or recreation activities, work-related tasks, or home projects. Back pain can cause problems anywhere from … risk of more injury to the spinal cord. Try the following tips to help relieve back pain, swelling, and stiffness. …
