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… generally include 2 or more of the following body systems: Skin: hives, swelling (face, lips, tongue), itching, warmth, … diarrhea Cardiovascular (heart) : paler than normal skin colour or blue colour, weak pulse, passing out, … suggests (generally about 4 to 6 hours) Call emergency contact person (for example, a parent or a guardian) Other …
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… If warming centres are not listed on the map in your area, contact your band office or local government, or visit … your risk of injury? Cold temperature exposure Dry skin and itching Hypothermia and cold temperature exposure …
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… organ dysfunction and death. Ebola is spread through direct contact with the blood or body fluids of an infected person … travelled to an affected area, or if you have been in close contact with someone who was diagnosed with Ebola and you … infected animal or person. Direct contact is through broken skin or mucous membranes like the eyes, nose or mouth with …
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… play-related injuries. Bruises and Blood Spots Under the Skin Elbow Injuries Finger, Hand and Wrist Injuries Leg … while still being sun smart. Beat the Heat Protecting Your Skin From the Sun Provincial Health Services Authority: Sun …
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… in your area, search the  HealthLinkBC Directory  or contact your  local health authority . Drug-related … choking, gurgling or heavy snoring sounds Cold, clammy skin The person’s skin feels cold and clammy to the touch Tiny pupils The …
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… body temperature, confusion, dizziness/fainting and flushed skin. Learn more about heat stroke: Emergency first aid for … air-conditioned cooling centres are located. You can also contact your local library to see if they are open. … Beat …
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… Symptoms include: Fever Headache Conjunctivitis (pink eye) Skin rash Muscle and joint pain The symptoms are generally … or when the mother is exposed to the virus through sexual contact with an infected partner. Should pregnant women be …
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… or cured with antiviral therapy. For more information, read Contact with blood and body fluids: Protecting against … , the act and regulation prevail. If you have come into contact with another person's bodily substance under certain … . The application must be made within 30 days following the contact with the source individual’s blood or other bodily …
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… of the flu or other respiratory illnesses. Avoid close contact with other people until you feel well enough to get …
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… or feverish. You may also need to help children or close contacts who are older or chronically ill to self-monitor. … been travelling or living If you had close or prolonged contact with a sick person, especially if they had a fever, …