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… not treated. Gonorrhea treatment does not protect you from getting it again. If you are treated and your sexual … treatment. If you are pregnant and/or breastfeeding, you should have a follow-up test 3 to 4 weeks after completing … A, B and human papillomavirus (HPV) can be prevented with vaccines. Talk to your health care provider about how to get …
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… You can be exposed to cyanobacteria by drinking water or by getting it on your skin during recreational activities … are providing a safe source of drinking water. How can I prevent illness from cyanobacteria? To prevent illness from … HealthLinkBC File #49b Disinfecting Drinking Water . Who should I contact to report cyanobacteria? If you are …
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… finger foods, such as strips or pieces of soft-cooked vegetables, soft fruits and toast By around 8 to 12 months … hard candies. Do not offer chewable vitamins. How much food should I offer to my baby? The amount of food to offer your … File #69c Baby’s first foods HealthLink File #110b Preventing choking in babies and young children HealthLink …
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… if I have HTLV-1? Most people who have the virus will not get symptoms or develop any health problems. About 1 in 20 … especially if they breastfeed for 6 months or more Should I breastfeed if I have HTLV-1? If you are infected with HTLV-1 you should not breastfeed. Otherwise, breastfeeding is highly …
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… pneumonia. Chlamydia treatment does not protect you from getting it again. If you are treated and your sex partners … external (“male”) and internal (“female”) condoms help prevent the spread of many STIs during vaginal, anal and … A, B and human papillomavirus (HPV) can be prevented with vaccines. Talk to your health care provider about how to get …
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… nerves and the immune system work properly. Where can I get vitamin D? You can get vitamin D from food and … suggest you take more vitamin D. People with osteoporosis should aim for 800-2000IU (20-50µg) vitamin D per day. Which … The table below lists some foods that contain vitamin D. Should I take a supplement? Food sources of vitamin D are …
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… is essential for plant growth and is present in all vegetables and grains. Nitrate is colourless, tasteless and odorless. Nitrate should not be confused with nitrite. Nitrite can also be … and exposure to nitrate in drinking water. What precautions should be taken for babies or women who are pregnant? The …
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… is a skin infection and common in children. The bacteria get into scrapes, cold sores, insect bites or patches of … your health care provider for more information. How can I prevent group A streptococcal infection? Wash your hands … pain or drainage at the wound site Get the chickenpox vaccine if you are not already protected. For more …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Why should I quit smoking? There are many reasons to quit … tobacco used for ceremonial or traditional purposes. We should not confuse traditional tobacco and its sacred uses … is the same as that of someone who never smoked. How can I get ready to quit? Planning can help you succeed. Here are …
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… with a full bladder. At what stage of my pregnancy should I have a prenatal ultrasound? Your physician, midwife … the baby. What factors might limit the information that I get from an ultrasound? Some factors may limit what … including fetal ultrasounds, are medical procedures and should only be used when there is a medical reason to do so. …
