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… Ebola virus disease Last updated October 30, 2024 Download PDF: Document … and death. Ebola is spread through direct contact with the blood or body fluids of an infected person or animal. … It can spread to humans through direct contact with the blood, secretions, organs or other bodily fluids of infected …
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… Complex chronic diseases Last updated January 10, 2024 Download PDF: … Vietnamese Many Canadians are affected by Complex Chronic Diseases (CCD). CCD’s are illnesses that last a long time, … known as syndromes. Neither of these syndromes has blood or lab tests to confirm diagnosis. On this page: …
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… Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Last updated October 9, 2024 Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is a respiratory illness caused by the … of British Columbia: COVID-19 immunization BC Centre for Disease Control: Getting a Vaccine For more information on …
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… Chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD) Last updated January 29, 2024 Download PDF: … information Understanding COPD Chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD) is a chronic condition that damages the lungs, getting worse over time. The disease can cause persistent coughing, infections, fatigue …
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… is Zika virus? Zika virus infection, also called Zika virus disease, is caused by a virus which is spread by the bite of … of the pregnancy until more is known. Avoid donating blood for three weeks after returning from travel to a Zika-infected area. Although the risk is low, Canadian Blood Services has implemented a 21-day waiting period to …
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… illnesses? Making a decision to seek care Common lung disease and respiratory conditions How can I prevent … on safe and accurate temperature taking Common lung disease and respiratory conditions Learn information about common lung disease and respiratory conditions by visiting our Lung and …
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… you and your family from serious and sometimes deadly diseases. When you get immunized, you help protect others as … links below. First Nations Health Authority: Communicable Disease Control Fraser Health: Whooping Cough Interior … Health: Whooping Cough Useful resources BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) Provides provincial and national …
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… bugs that can bite people and pets and can sometimes spread diseases . A few are known to carry a bacterium that cause Lyme Disease. The BC Centre for Disease Control works in cooperation with local health …
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… and legs. Because of immunization, measles is now a rare disease in Canada. However, measles is still common in other … (HealthLinkBC File #14a) Measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (MMRV) vaccine (HealthLinkBC File #14e) Immunization … you and your family from serious and sometimes deadly diseases. When you get immunized, you help protect others as …
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… Getting sick from influenza can put you at risk of severe disease and its complications, including getting sick with … flu vaccine, and who is eligible to get it. BC Centre for Disease Control BCCDC provides health promotion and … and treatment services to reduce communicable and chronic diseases, injuries and environmental health risks. … …
