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… Cryptosporidium infection Last updated February 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 48 Download PDF Document English … or any persistent diarrhea or vomiting, see your health care provider. You may be asked to submit a … immune systems Do not drink untreated surface water from a spring, stream, river, lake, pond or shallow well. It is …
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… On this page: Overview Overview What health professionals are involved in taking care of people … of coronary artery disease (CAD), you should visit your primary care physician every few months. Your doctor can help track your condition and make sure that …
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… Quitting smoking Last updated June 25, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 30c Download PDF Document English … to quit smoking. For many people, these include: Improve your health and lower your risk of smoking-caused illness, like heart and lung …
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… Giardia infection Last updated March 4, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 10 Download PDF Document English … cells lining the intestinal tract. This damage may cause your body to have trouble absorbing nutrients. These types … provided Do not drink untreated surface water from springs, streams, rivers, lakes, ponds, shallow wells or …
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… care after that. You, the person who is caring for you, and your discharge planner work together to address your concerns in a discharge plan. Whether you go home, to a … home, to a rehabilitation facility, or to another health care setting, your plan outlines the care you need. A …
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… Bacterial vaginosis (BV) Last updated February 1, 2014 HealthLink BC File number 08g Sexually Transmitted … any symptoms or you may notice a change in the fluid from your vagina, such as some watery discharge. The fluid may … must be examined by a health care provider. Lab tests of your vaginal fluid may be done. Your health care provider …
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… Cervicitis Last updated March 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 08f Sexually Transmitted … be treated with antibiotic pills. It is important to follow your treatment instructions carefully. If you were given … have any oral, vaginal or anal sex for 7 days after you and your partner(s) start the antibiotic treatment. If you or …
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… Urethritis Last updated February 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 08b Sexually Transmitted … have any oral, vaginal or anal sex for 7 days after you and your partner(s) start the antibiotic treatment. If you or your partner(s) do not finish the treatment, miss pills or …
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… inflammatory disease (PID) Last updated September 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 08c Sexually Transmitted … PID infection Sexual contact Medical procedures that open your cervix such as abortion, dilation & curettage (D&C), or … intravenous (IV) antibiotic treatment. You should return to your health care provider 3 to 7 days after starting …
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… Molluscum contagiosum Last updated June 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 08i Sexually Transmitted … do not work. If you have symptoms or questions, contact your health care provider, or call 8-1-1 to speak with a … (HPV) can be prevented with vaccines. Talk to your health care provider about how to get these …