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… Handling respiratory illnesses Last updated April 22, 2024 Download PDF: Document English The peak of the respiratory illness season has passed. However, the SARS … community health centres. On this page: How can I prevent respiratory illnesses? Making a decision to seek care Common …
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… and an increase in the number of cases of Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS), a neurological disorder. According to the … found in South America, Central America, Mexico, Central, East, and West Africa, South and Southeast Asia, the Caribbean, and the Ocean Pacific Islands. The …
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… free as part of your child's routine immunizations. Respiratory illness Getting vaccinated helps protect … yourself, your community and B.C.’s health care system this respiratory illness season. Starting in October, everyone 6 … your flu and COVID-19 vaccines, visit the BC Government Respiratory Illness page. For information on respiratory
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… Activity Services . Understanding health risks during fall Respiratory illnesses Several respiratory viruses are causing illness in B.C. including … and influenza (flu). For resources to support you during respiratory illness season including information on …
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… commonly known as the flu, is an infection of the respiratory system caused by the influenza A and B viruses. … The symptoms of influenza can be similar to other respiratory illnesses including the common cold and … is gone to help prevent the spread of the flu or other respiratory illnesses. Avoid close contact with other people …
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… sneezing) to severe (for example, difficulty breathing) respiratory illness or neurological complications (for … is low for most British Columbians. However, people with respiratory illness, especially children with a history of … severe breathing difficulty during infections with respiratory viruses. In the event that symptoms worsen, …
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… updated October 9, 2024 Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is a respiratory illness caused by the virus SARS-CoV-2. Symptoms of COVID-19 are similar to other respiratory illnesses, including the flu and the common … Getting vaccinated against COVID-19 As we moved into viral respiratory illness season, the virus continues to circulate …
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… (face, lips, tongue), itching, warmth, redness, rash Respiratory (breathing) : coughing, wheezing, shortness of …
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… and educational resources. You can speak to a certified respiratory educator for answers to questions on lung … Health Breathe Well Program: provides intensive, home-based respiratory care, education and case management for patients … from hospital to help manage their COPD Community Respiratory Therapy: provides clinical support and …
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… do not get better on their own. Some CCDs are known as “syndromes”. A syndrome is when a distinct group of symptoms … that is felt in all parts of your body and lasts for at least three months. Over time, the pain becomes more … diagnosed with ME or CFS, symptoms must be present for at least six months in adults and three months in children. The …