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… Handling respiratory illnesses Last updated April 22, 2024 Download … illness season has passed. However, the SARS CoV-2 virus continues to circulate at lower levels in the … (COVID-19) Croup Influenza (seasonal flu) Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection Sinusitis Whooping cough …
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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 … Ebola are most infectious during the late stages of the infections when they are very ill How do I know if I have …
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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? … tests for the Zika virus? What is Zika virus? Zika virus infection, also called Zika virus disease, is caused by a …
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… Mycobacterium chimaera infection Last updated April 25, 2024 On this page: What is … chimaera? What are the chances that I have or will get this infection? What are the symptoms of an infection caused by Mycobacterium chimaera? What should I do …
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… Activity Services . Understanding health risks during fall Respiratory illnesses Several respiratory viruses are causing illness in B.C. including COVID-19 and … Antibiotics are medicines that kill bacteria and can treat infections such as strep throat or sinus infections. They do …
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… Enterovirus D68 Last updated February 29, 2024 Download PDF: … sneezing) to severe (for example, difficulty breathing) respiratory illness or neurological complications (for … may sometimes experience severe breathing difficulty during infections with respiratory viruses. In the event that …
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… your immune system recognize and quickly kill bacteria and viruses that can cause serious illness or death. By getting … free as part of your child's routine immunizations. Respiratory illness Getting vaccinated helps protect … the health of British Columbians and reduce the number of infections by vaccine-preventable diseases. ImmunizeBC …
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… Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Last updated October 9, 2024 Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is a respiratory illness caused by the virus SARS-CoV-2. Symptoms … to circulate in our communities. The protections against infection that COVID-19 immunizations provide decrease over …
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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, …
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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 … for hepatitis C virus (HCV). However, chronic hepatitis C infection may be prevented or cured with antiviral therapy. …
