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… Ebola virus disease Last updated October 30, 2024 Download PDF: Document … Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Ebola virus disease (or Ebola) is an illness caused by the …
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… Zika Virus facts & resources Last updated October 24, 2024 … Spanish Document Vietnamese On this page: What is Zika virus? Are there any risks of complications from Zika virus? … is Zika virus? Zika virus infection, also called Zika virus disease, is caused by a virus which is spread by the bite of …
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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, … page: Fibromyalgia Myalgic encephalomyelitis Chronic Lyme disease Fibromyalgia The American College of Rheumatology …
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… Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Last updated October 9, 2024 Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is a respiratory illness caused by the …
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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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… illness season has passed. However, the SARS CoV-2 virus continues to circulate at lower levels in the … illnesses? Making a decision to seek care Common lung disease and respiratory conditions How can I prevent … Department First Nations Health Authority: Respiratory Virus Season: Making Healthy Decisions Fraser Health …
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… Enterovirus D68 Last updated February 29, 2024 Download PDF: … Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Enteroviruses are very common viruses. There are more than 100 … and public health practitioners, visit the BC Centre for Disease Control Emerging Respiratory Virus Updates web page. …
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… of the respiratory system caused by the influenza A and B viruses. Every year, influenza spreads in our communities, … 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 …
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… is a very serious and contagious illness. The measles virus can spread through the air when an infected person … and legs. Because of immunization, measles is now a rare disease in Canada. However, measles is still common in other … you and your family from serious and sometimes deadly diseases. When you get immunized, you help protect others as …
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… to hepatitis B, hepatitis C, or human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), you should go to your nearest emergency … by a health professional quickly. This allows hepatitis B virus or HIV post-exposure prophylaxis to start as soon as … is treatment after an individual has been exposed to a disease. There is no evidence to support post-exposure …
