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… you against COVID-19 which is a serious and sometimes fatal disease. The vaccine provides strong protection against … certain chronic health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease or lung disease. For some people, symptoms of COVID-19 can last for …
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… is rabies? Rabies is a very serious and almost always fatal disease caused by a rabies virus. The virus infects the … What are the symptoms of rabies in people? Symptoms of the disease include: Headache Fever Increasing difficulty in … behaviour The majority of people with rabies die of the disease. What are the symptoms of rabies in animals? Animals …
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… are the best way to protect your child against many diseases and their complications. When you get your child … people will get cervical cancer and 55 will die from the disease 6,000 people will develop high risk changes to the … 135 people will get anal cancer and 20 will die from the disease 5,500 people will develop genital warts People are …
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… grow. These bacteria can make you sick with an infection or disease. Legionella bacteria can cause Legionnaires’ disease, which can be fatal. Pseudomonas bacteria can cause … the water is properly disinfected to prevent the spread of disease. It is important to maintain the proper level of …
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… that inhaling asbestos fibres can cause cancers and lung diseases. For information on health risks of inhaling … of Health works with Health Canada and the BC Centre for Disease Control to stay informed on any emerging evidence to …
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… cases, the bacteria that cause impetigo can get into the bloodstream and cause kidney disease. How is it spread? Impetigo is very infectious. It … and clean. Help them to wash their hands often. As the disease develops, loose crusts on the skin can be soaked for …
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… affects children between 6 months and 2 years of age. The disease is usually mild. Many children get roseola and … is not known how long children with roseola can spread the disease to others. What is the home treatment for roseola? …
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… contaminated by rodents, you may get a foodborne illness. Diseases can also be spread if you are bitten by a rodent, … .Ticks and fleas carried by rodents can also spread diseases. For more information on tick bites, visit HealthLinkBC File #01 Tick bites and disease . Is it easy to find rodents? Rats and mice are easy …
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… medical care, such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or cystic fibrosis Kidney disease, chronic liver disease such as hepatitis, diabetes, cancer, anemia or …
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… immune systems Individuals with chronic heart, lung or blood conditions What are the health risks of high nitrate … high levels of nitrate reduces the amount of oxygen in the blood. This condition is called methemoglobinemia. When this … the eyes and mouth due to the lack of oxygen in their blood. Immediate medical attention is necessary, as this …
