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… treatment? Pubic lice will not go away without treatment. Treatments for pubic lice … kill the lice. How can I reduce my chance of getting a sexually transmitted infection … partners, or have multiple sex partners, getting regularly tested for STIs will tell …
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… After a child is diagnosed with CF, a team of health professionals will build a treatment … infections and often causes permanent lung damage. Bronchiectasis , which is caused by … can help your child feel like part of a community. Learn more Caregiver Tips …
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… however the information provided in this HealthLinkBC File is about pinkeye from an … infection that is not a serious threat to health. It will often clear up by itself in 7 … can be a more serious infection. Visit your health care provider if symptoms of pinkeye …
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… you can help avoid levels that can lead to medical emergencies, such as diabetic … symptoms of severe low blood sugar, you need medical care right away. You may have symptoms … small to large, or from low to high. (For tests that read from negative to 4+, more than …
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… Many eye problems are treated with eyedrops or eye ointments, and sometimes with both. Even though drops and ointments are widely used, many … you can comfortably and easily put drops or ointment in your eyes or someone …
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Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information will help you understand what your choices are …
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… of the third trimester, the baby settles, or drops lower, into the mother's pelvis. This is … of the third trimester, the baby settles, or drops lower, into the mother's pelvis. This is …
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… by rodents, you may get a foodborne illness. Diseases can also be spread if you are bitten … and fleas carried by rodents can also spread diseases. For more information on tick bites, … visit HealthLinkBC File #01 Tick bites and disease . Is it easy to find rodents? Rats and …
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… before you start. Prepare a disinfectant solution. Most general purpose disinfectants … above, follow these steps: Pour disinfectant solution carefully onto debris to avoid … before you start. Prepare a disinfectant solution. Most general purpose disinfectants …
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… . How do I prevent traveller's diarrhea? An oral vaccine to help protect against … dehydration from diarrhea is a concern. Oral rehydration salts (ORS) should be considered. Oral rehydration salt If diarrhea is severe or …
