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… Introduction Whooping cough, or pertussis, is a serious infection of the airways. Early symptoms are similar to the … coughs, sneezes or has close contact with others. The infection can spread to others during the early stages when … (HealthLinkBC File #18c) Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Hepatitis B, Polio and Haemophilus influenzae type b …
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… October 9, 2024 Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is an infection of the respiratory system caused by the influenza A and B viruses. Every year, influenza spreads in our communities, … against the flu Flu symptoms The severity of an influenza infection can vary from mild to severe. Getting sick from …
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… is a very serious and contagious illness. The measles virus can spread through the air when an infected person …
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… visit: BC Centre for Disease Control: Schools Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Government of British Columbia: … your immune system recognize and quickly kill bacteria and viruses that can cause serious illness or death. The Human … health, such as how to prevent sexually transmitted infections (STIs), birth control options and more: Birth …
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… is caused by eating food contaminated with bacteria, viruses and/or parasites. Common causes of food borne illness are from Norovirus, Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli 0157:H7 and …
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… not have a single cause. It usually occurs after having an infection, typically a viral infection. More research is still being done to learn about … for Disease Control: Lyme Disease (Borrelia burgdorferi infection) Health Canada: Lyme disease … Complex chronic …
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… worse over time. The disease can cause persistent coughing, infections, fatigue and shortness of breath. The leading …
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… Sometimes smoky air can increase the risk of certain infections, such as COVID-19, for children, infants, older …
