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… can you prevent VRE infections? There is no vaccine to protect you from VRE. The most … information on hand washing, please visit HealthLinkBC File #85 Hand washing: Help stop … information on hand washing, please visit HealthLinkBC File #85 Hand washing: Help stop …
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… illnesses or people who have had major surgery or other medical procedures and have … illnesses or people who have had major surgery or other medical procedures and have …
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… Learning Center Learn about the immune system The immune system is the body's natural … or lupus, can be very hard to deal with. Our topics can help you cope with immune system … Should I Start Taking Medicines for MS? Health Topics Medical Tests Make a Wise …
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… all of the medicines, vitamins, or natural health products you take. This means anything … Credits Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory … Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory …
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… sometimes bloody mucus from the lungs (called sputum) for more than 2 weeks. Tiredness and … test a sample of mucus from the lungs (sputum) to see if there are TB bacteria in it. … will also look at the results of a: Sputum culture . Testing mucus from the lungs (sputum …
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… to try to destroy the virus. Doctors use tests to find these HIV antibodies or antigens in urine, saliva, or blood. If a test on urine or saliva shows that you are … with HIV, you will probably have a blood test to confirm the results. Most doctors use …
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… you may need to take antibiotics before you have some dental or surgical … you whether you need to take antibiotics. Before you have any medical, dental, or surgical … The card is signed by your doctor. Why not everyone should use antibiotics Antibiotics …
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… for getting type 2 diabetes . It means that your blood sugar is higher than it should be, … your waist is particularly important. Make healthy food choices. Limit the amount of … she needed my help. She had the hardest time keeping her blood sugar down and figuring out …
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… them. Hepatitis B: Should I Take Antiviral Medicine for Chronic Hepatitis B? 1 Get the … Get the facts Your options Take antiviral medicine for chronic hepatitis B. Don't take antiviral medicine. Have regular blood tests and maybe a …
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… medicines. This means the medicine no longer works against the virus. When this happens, … medicines. This means the medicine no longer works against the virus. When this happens, …
