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… Your health care provider can request tests if you show symptoms, but tests will not be performed just to see if … have had organ transplants Have chronic lung disease Smoke How is this disease diagnosed? If you live or visit an area … that you can take to avoid exposure to Cryptococcus . However, you can be alert for long lasting or severe …
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… “high” or “very high”. The AQHI provides advice on how to minimize health risks. To check the current and AQHI … (COPD) People who are pregnant and their unborn children How can I protect my health against particle pollution? …
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… infection, see HealthLinkBC File #25a Hepatitis B vaccine . How is a baby protected against hepatitis B at birth? When a … or unexpected reactions to your health care provider. How is hepatitis B spread? Hepatitis B is spread by contact …
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… infections could be passed on through the use of Ig. However, since blood screening and testing began, there have … may give you Ig after exposure to hepatitis A or measles. How can I prevent hepatitis A after exposure? People receive … go to HealthLinkBC File #33 Hepatitis A Vaccine . How can I prevent measles after exposure? Ig is given to …
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… causes swelling of the liver and brain, and can be fatal. How can I prevent reye syndrome? The use of acetylsalicylic …
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… treat this as a priority. Do not ignore early symptoms. How is a severe allergic reaction treated? When a reaction … that cause allergic reactions among residents and know how to recognize food allergens on product labels. For more …
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… of tobacco products, they usually think of cigarettes. However, there are many tobacco and nicotine products sold … health is to avoid tobacco and nicotine use altogether. How can I reduce the health harms associated with tobacco or … quit, switching to vaping may be helpful. Current evidence shows that vaping poses less health harms compared to smoking …
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… at increased risk of serious illness. If you are at risk, how can you protect yourself? If you are pregnant, an older …
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… to people who live or work outdoors in affected areas. How are these moth populations controlled in B.C.? Many … area, making the spray block appear larger than it is; however, no spraying occurs outside of the delineated … health effects and allergic-type reactions. Results show no increase in illnesses reported by health care …
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… with a weakened immune system can also get the vaccine. How can I get the shingles vaccine? You can buy the shingles … getting immunized because of a cold or other mild illness. However, if you have concerns, speak with your health care … You cannot get shingles from someone who has shingles. However, it is possible for someone who has not had …
