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… HealthLink BC File number 55b Download PDF Document English What is variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (vCJD)? Variant … The disease damages brain cells and the spinal cord. What are the symptoms of vCJD? Early symptoms of vCJD … Canada but these people were infected in other countries. What causes vCJD? vCJD is caused by an abnormal prion – a …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is yersiniosis? Yersiniosis is an intestinal infection … mouth after they have handled an infected pet or animal. What are the symptoms? Symptoms usually appear 3 to 7 days … If you have severe cramps or severe diarrhea, see your health care provider. How can I prevent yersiniosis? …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What are head lice? Head lice are tiny, sesame seed-sized, … to share hats, combs, hair accessories or hairbrushes. If your child has long hair, tie it up or put it in a braid. … for head lice can be part of a family’s hygiene routine. What are the symptoms of head lice? Often people who have …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is financial abuse? Financial abuse means using a … can happen to both men and women. Older adults at higher risk of financial abuse tend to be alone, socially isolated … help prevent abuse and neglect, consider these tips: Set up your finances so that the bank automatically pays your …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is pinkeye? Pinkeye, or conjunctivitis, is a common … this HealthLinkBC File is about pinkeye from an infection. What are the symptoms? Pinkeye usually makes the whites of … Sometimes pinkeye can be a more serious infection. Visit your health care provider if symptoms of pinkeye get worse. …
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… routine immunizations. If you have questions about where your child's immunizations will be given, talk to your … File #50e A Better Immunization Experience for your Child . What are numbing creams and patches? Numbing creams or … Childhood vaccines are safe (#50c) Childhood vaccines: What is in the vaccines and why (#50d) A better immunization …
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… refer to any illness caused by a virus, such as the common cold or stomach flu, which can cause confusion. However, the … illness in seniors 65 years and older and in other high risk groups. Myth: I have never had influenza, so I do not … of influenza vaccine or any part of the vaccine, talk to your health care provider. You may need to be tested for …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is HTLV-1? Human T-Lymphotropic Virus Type 1 (HTLV-1) … control or constipation. To confirm that you have HTLV-1, your health care provider may send you for a blood test. How … myself against infection from HTLV-1? You can protect yourself from being infected with HTLV-1 by: Never sharing …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Wash your hands often to keep yourself and others healthy. Hand … help stop the spread of germs that cause illnesses such as colds, the flu, diarrhea, or vomiting. Why is hand washing … or after you take part in activities that increase your risk of getting or spreading germs. Wash your hands before …
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… includes the: House mouse Norway rat Black rat (roof rat) What harm can rodents cause? Rats and mice can cause … a variety of foods, including food you might have stored in your cupboards or pantry. If you eat food that has been … fruit on the counter), or burrows in the soil outside. When your house is quiet, it is also possible to hear rodents …
