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… asbestos? Many studies have found strong evidence indicating that inhaling asbestos fibres can cause cancers and lung diseases. For information on health risks of inhaling … and will continue to monitor for new evidence that indicates ingesting asbestos has any health concerns. For more …
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… affects children between 6 months and 2 years of age. The disease is usually mild. Many children get roseola and … emergency department right away. These symptoms may indicate a more serious illness. If your child has had a … 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, … Visitors to health care facilities and other patient care locations Inmates of provincial correctional institutions …
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… system is the part of the body that fights infection and disease. There is no cure for HIV, but lifelong treatment with medications called highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) … of transmitting HIV to others by taking antiretroviral medications. These medications decrease the amount of HIV in the …
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… the vaccines on time, your child can be protected from many diseases over a lifetime. Immunization has saved more lives … way to protect your child against hepatitis B and its complications. Complications include permanent liver damage, which can lead to …
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… on how to talk to your partner(s), visit the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) Smart Sex Resource … https://smartsexresource.com/sexual-health/partners-communication/talking-to-your-partners . Informing partners If you … Gonorrhea (#08a) Urethritis (#08b) Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) (#08c) Genital herpes (#08d) Syphilis (#08e) …
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… HIV, hepatitis B or hepatitis C infection, or chronic liver disease Had a stem cell transplant Will have or had a liver … of the vaccine within 14 days of the exposure to prevent disease. This is provided for free. The vaccine is …
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… tired or weak, and may have a racing heartbeat and trouble catching their breath. Why is folate important for my baby? … gastrointestinal conditions such as Crohn's or Celiac disease, gastric bypass surgery, advanced liver disease or … with drug or alcohol use You are taking anti-epilepsy medications or medications that interfere with your body's use …
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… hepatitis C virus, fatty liver and alcohol-related liver disease. Over time, people with chronic hepatitis may … it doesn’t work well. If you have cirrhosis or other complications, your nutrition needs may be different. Speak to … can support liver health. For people with fatty liver disease, modest weight loss may help slow liver damage. If …
