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… Complex chronic diseases Last updated January 10, 2024 Download PDF: … Chronic Diseases Program (CCDP). Chronic Lyme disease Tick bites can cause several diseases in humans. The most …
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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. Early stages of the disease are characterized by flu-like symptoms, which can …
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… Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Last updated October 9, 2024 Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is a respiratory illness caused by the … of British Columbia: COVID-19 immunization BC Centre for Disease Control: Getting a Vaccine For more information on …
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… Chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD) Last updated January 29, 2024 Download PDF: … information Understanding COPD Chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD) is a chronic condition that damages the lungs, getting worse over time. The disease can cause persistent coughing, infections, fatigue …
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… you may increase your risk of getting injured from insect bites or extreme heat. To help you enjoy the summer months, … File #96) Preventing insect stings There are many types of ticks. Ticks are small bugs that can bite people and pets and can sometimes spread diseases . A few are known to carry a bacterium that cause …
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… minor injuries, see our First Aid Learning Centre. Insect bites and stings Spring is the start of insect season. Learn … Bites Insect Repellents and DEET (HealthLinkBC File #96) Tick Bites and Disease (HealthLinkBC File #01) Toxic Reaction to Insect or …
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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 … affected by the Zika virus: Protect yourself from mosquito bites at all times. You should take precautions throughout … advice on how to protect you and your family from mosquito bites, please visit HealthLinkBC File #96 Insect Repellents …
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… illnesses? Making a decision to seek care Common lung disease and respiratory conditions How can I prevent … on safe and accurate temperature taking Common lung disease and respiratory conditions Learn information about common lung disease and respiratory conditions by visiting our Lung and …
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… you and your family from serious and sometimes deadly diseases. When you get immunized, you help protect others as … links below. First Nations Health Authority: Communicable Disease Control Fraser Health: Whooping Cough Interior … Health: Whooping Cough Useful resources BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) Provides provincial and national …
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… and legs. Because of immunization, measles is now a rare disease in Canada. However, measles is still common in other … you and your family from serious and sometimes deadly diseases. When you get immunized, you help protect others as … for promoting health, preventing and controlling chronic diseases and injuries, preventing and controlling infectious …
