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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. … or body fluids of an infected person or animal. Outbreaks have been documented in several African countries since …
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… Complex chronic diseases Last updated January 10, 2024 Download PDF: … as syndromes. Neither of these syndromes has blood or lab tests to confirm diagnosis. On this page: Fibromyalgia … of symptoms will vary from person to person. If you have FM, you may also have other health conditions such as …
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… Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Last updated October 9, 2024 Coronavirus … immunization | HealthLink BC . COVID-19 symptoms Everyone should routinely monitor for symptoms of COVID-19. … When to get a COVID-19 test There are some specific treatments available for COVID-19. For more information, …
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… B, Hepatitis C or HIV Expand all Collapse all What should I do if I am concerned that I have been exposed? If you are concerned that you have been … is treatment after an individual has been exposed to a disease. Prompt assessment is critical to ensure that, if …
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… Chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD) Last updated January 29, 2024 Download PDF: … obstructive pulmonary disease) . Managing COPD There are treatments to help you with COPD. You may be already taking medications. Visit COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary …
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… B, hepatitis C, or human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), you should go to your nearest emergency department immediately. … is treatment after an individual has been exposed to a disease. There is no evidence to support post-exposure … B vaccine (HealthLinkBC File #25a) Hepatitis B virus tests Living well with hepatitis B virus infection …
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… What is Mycobacterium 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 if I have symptoms of infection? Should everyone who had heart surgery, heart transplant or lung transplant surgery receive …
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… is Zika virus found? Who is at risk of getting Zika virus? Should pregnant women be concerned about Zika virus? How can I protect myself and my family? Are there tests for the Zika virus? What is Zika virus? Zika virus infection, also called Zika virus disease, is caused by a virus which is spread by the bite of …
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… vaccine (flu vaccine) . On this page: Flu symptoms Who should get an influenza vaccine? Getting vaccinated against … Getting sick from influenza can put you at risk of severe disease and its complications, including getting sick with … how to prevent it, what the symptoms are, what the home treatments are and more, see Facts about Influenza (the …
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… worsen, especially difficulty breathing, medical care should be sought immediately. Parents of children with … away if you are having trouble breathing, especially if you have a history of asthma or other lung conditions Make sure … and public health practitioners, visit the BC Centre for Disease Control Emerging Respiratory Virus Updates web page. …
