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… Impetigo Last updated March 16, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 81 Download PDF Document English … group A Streptococcus (strep) bacteria or both. It is more common in children than adults and often occurs in the … or your child has these symptoms, discuss them with your health care provider. Is impetigo serious? Impetigo is …
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… infection (cyclosporiasis) Last updated November 24, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 121 Download PDF Document English … occur during travel to countries where this parasite is common, such as in Central and South America and Asia. … treated? If you have prolonged or severe diarrhea, see your health care provider. Cyclosporiasis is diagnosed by testing …
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… Swimmer's itch Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 52 Download PDF Document English … you can take: Speak with other visitors to the area, local health officers or parks representatives about the water … health care provider about what treatment is right for you. Common treatments and advice include: Apply plain calamine …
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… Healthy Eating and Healthy Aging for Adults Last updated March 1, 2020 HealthLink BC File number 68j Nutrition Series Download PDF … more fibre. Fibre helps prevent constipation, which is more common as we age. If you increase the amount of fibre you …
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… E. coli infection Last updated February 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 02 Download PDF Document English … E. coli is present in the intestines and feces of many healthy animals including cattle, goats, sheep, deer and … as a sauce on cooked meat unless the marinade is boiled first Serve cooked meats right away or keep them hot. They …
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… Toxic shock syndrome Last updated August 31, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 04 Download PDF Document English … toxins that can cause TSS are: Staphylococcus aureus (SA) (commonly known as staph) Group A Streptococcus (GAS) For more information on group A Streptococcus, see HealthLinkBC File #106 Group A Streptococcal Infections . …
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… to food: Children and teens Last updated March 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 100a Download PDF Document English … is at risk of a severe allergic reaction, ask your child’s health care provider. Children and teens at risk of a severe … a second dose of epinephrine as soon as 5 minutes after the first dose Ensure your child gets to a hospital The above …
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… Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome Last updated September 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File number 36 Download PDF Document English … caused by a virus called hantavirus. This rare disease was first identified in the southwestern United States in 1993 … clean areas where mice have been. Contact your local public health unit before you clean up the home of someone who has …
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… diagnosed with cataract(s) Last updated July 8, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 126 Download PDF Document English … delaying may not be best. What symptoms will I have? Some common symptoms of cataract(s) are: Blurry, filmy, foggy, … during and after the surgery. Serious problems are not common. In some cases, cloudiness may form behind the new …
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… West Nile virus Last updated June 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 88 Download PDF Document English … cannot find a cause, or other symptoms of WNV, contact your health care provider. What is the treatment for West Nile … virus found? WNV is found in many parts of the world. The first outbreak of WNV in North America was in New York City …
