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… Complex chronic diseases Last updated January 10, 2024 Download PDF: … are affected by Complex Chronic Diseases (CCD). CCD’s are illnesses that last a long time, require treatment and … (ME), also called Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), are two conditions known as syndromes. Neither of these syndromes …
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… Ebola virus disease Last updated October 30, 2024 Download PDF: Document … Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Ebola virus disease (or Ebola) is an illness caused by the Ebola virus. … in public health through surveillance, detection, prevention and consultation. Government of Canada Find more …
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… Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Last updated October 9, 2024 Coronavirus … Symptoms of COVID-19 are similar to other respiratory illnesses, including the flu and the common cold. Protect … like influenza (flu). Stay home if you feel sick and take prevention measures to limit the spread of infection. For …
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… Chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD) Last updated January 29, 2024 Download PDF: … more about being active with COPD, visit: Persons with lung conditions COPD: Using exercise to feel better Learn more … and self-management coaching to people with COPD and other conditions Island Health Home Health Monitoring: provides …
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… Handling respiratory illnesses Last updated April 22, 2024 Download PDF: Document … illnesses? Making a decision to seek care Common lung disease and respiratory conditions How can I prevent respiratory illnesses? …
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… Injury prevention Last updated January 7, 2025 Injuries are one of … and preventable. Awareness of common injuries and prevention tips will help keep you and your community … about injury prevention, visit the following resources: Disease and injury prevention BC Drug and Poison Information …
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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 … in 2015. There have been no reported cases of locally acquired Zika virus in Canada. The type of mosquito that is … in public health through surveillance, detection, prevention and consultation. They also provide direct …
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… Getting sick from influenza can put you at risk of severe disease and its complications, including getting sick with … symptoms of influenza can be similar to other respiratory illnesses including the common cold and COVID-19. If you are … seniors 65 years and older, and people with certain medical conditions) and those able to transmit or spread influenza …
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… heat can be harmful to your health and cause heat-related illnesses. Learn more about heat-related illnesses and get … or an extreme heat emergency. A heat warning happens when conditions are very hot and there is a moderate risk to … For more information on extreme heat, visit: BC Centre for Disease Control: Preparing for heat events Canadian Red …
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… especially if you have a history of asthma or other lung conditions Make sure your immunizations are up to date. … and public health practitioners, visit the BC Centre for Disease Control Emerging Respiratory Virus Updates web page. … in public health through surveillance, detection, prevention and consultation. Public Health Agency of Canada …
