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… Influenza ("flu") season Last updated October 9, 2024 Influenza, … Influenza vaccine (flu vaccine) . On this page: Flu symptoms Who should get an influenza vaccine? Getting vaccinated against the flu Flu symptoms The severity of an influenza infection can vary …
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… attacks. Asthma may present with one or more respiratory symptoms. To learn more, see the Understanding Asthma page. … minor injuries, see our First Aid Learning Centre. Insect bites and stings Spring is the start of insect season. Learn how to …
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… you may increase your risk of getting injured from insect bites or extreme heat.  To help you enjoy the summer months, … a potential health risk (HealthLinkBC File #72) Insect bites and stings You may come into contact with insects that bite or …
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… is a respiratory illness caused by the virus SARS-CoV-2. Symptoms of COVID-19 are similar to other respiratory illnesses, including the flu and the common cold. Protect yourself and your community … to how you manage other respiratory infections like influenza (flu). Stay home if you feel sick and take …
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… as “syndromes”. A syndrome is when a distinct group of symptoms cause an illness and loss of function. Fibromyalgia … symptoms can include: Malaise (feeling generally unwell) Flu-like symptoms Sleep problems Pain Memory or other … Chronic Diseases Program (CCDP). Chronic Lyme disease Tick bites can cause several diseases in humans. The most …
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… virus. Early stages of the disease are characterized by flu-like symptoms, which can progress to bleeding, organ dysfunction … is spread through direct contact with the blood or body fluids of an infected person or animal. Outbreaks have been …
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… 2024 Download PDF: Document English On this page: Asthma symptoms Asthma attacks Asthma in children Asthma in … For more information about vaccines see: Inactivated influenza (flu) vaccine (HealthLinkBC File #12d) Pertussis (whooping …
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… October, everyone 6 months and older can get an updated influenza (flu) and COVID-19 vaccine at the same time. For information on booking your flu and COVID-19 vaccines, visit the BC Government …
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… virus which is spread by the bite of an infected mosquito. Symptoms include: Fever Headache Conjunctivitis (pink eye) … affected by the Zika virus: Protect yourself from mosquito bites at all times. You should take precautions throughout … advice on how to protect you and your family from mosquito bites, please visit  HealthLinkBC File #96 Insect Repellents …
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… means cooler weather, shorter days, the start of cold and flu season, and a return to school for kids. Our children … routine childhood immunizations, travel vaccinations and flu vaccinations, see our Vaccinations Health Feature and … Learn about seasonal allergies, including triggers, symptoms and home treatment: Allergic Rhinitis Allergies: …