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… HCV. About 75% of people living with HCV will develop a chronic (lifelong) infection. People with chronic HCV may feel tired or have a low mood or stomach … some people with chronic HCV will develop significant liver disease. This can lead to scarring of the liver (cirrhosis), …
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… that require regular medical care, such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or cystic fibrosis Kidney disease, chronic liver disease such as hepatitis, …
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… What is hepatitis B virus infection? Hepatitis B is a disease of the liver caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). … school-age and high-risk adult immunization programs. Most chronic (long term) HBV infections occur in people who were … Less than 5 percent of healthy adults will develop chronic HBV infection. Most infants infected at birth will …
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… be done safely. In rare cases, animals can spread serious diseases to people. Which diseases are commonly spread from animals to people? While disease is rare and usually mild, severe disease can occur. …
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… that infects human white blood cells. It can cause disease of the nervous system or leukemia. Is this a new disease? No. This disease was first described in 1980 and has been identified …
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… to build protection from harmful germs without getting the disease. Like healthy food and clean water, vaccines help … in detail. Is it safer to get immunized than to get the disease? Yes. The danger from the disease is much greater than the risk of a side effect from …
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… 5 to 6 eggs per day. Do head lice cause illness or spread disease? No, head lice do not cause illness or spread disease. However, they can be irritating because they cause …
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… damage your lung function and increase your risk of heart disease and cancer. Most vapes contain nicotine and are as … risks, including: Various cancers Pulmonary heart disease Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Even if users do not … They increase the risk of: Heart disease Emphysema Chronic bronchitis What are the risks of using a hookah or …
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… and muscles strong Build a healthy immune system Prevent chronic disease and illness Manage health conditions like high blood … in sodium, sugar or saturated fat can increase your risk of chronic disease. Limit the following nutrients: Sodium Too …
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… and very young children, people who have lung or heart diseases, certain chronic health conditions or weakened immune systems are at … respiratory failure, and more complications in persons with chronic diseases Prevention Frequent hand washing Yearly …
