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… Vietnamese What is HPV infection? HPV is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs). It is a … go away on its own without treatment. The virus is most commonly found on the genitals and anus. It is found less … spread? HPV spreads by skin-to-skin contact. This can be during oral, vaginal or anal sex, or during any other sexual …
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… in weakness and paralysis of the body’s muscles. It most commonly occurs after infections. In rare cases, GBS can …
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… Fatigue Weight loss The intensity of symptoms may change during the course of the illness. Dehydration can also … not exist normally in B.C. or Canada. Most infections occur during travel to countries where this parasite is common, such as in Central and South America and Asia. …
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… immunized in childhood but is not provided for free in B.C. During an outbreak of pertussis, the vaccine may be provided … can also put you at risk. Pertussis can be spread to others during the early stages of the infection when symptoms are … starts. What are the symptoms? Pertussis starts like a common cold with symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, mild …
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… your home well ventilated, especially when cooking or during home renovations. Keep windows open (just a crack in winter), and kitchen and bathroom exhaust fans turned on … they work. Mechanical or electric air filters are the most common. They are designed to remove particles from the whole …
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… behavioural problems affecting people exposed to alcohol during pregnancy. FASD is the leading developmental … ways, each with their own strengths and challenges. Common problems include learning, memory, attention, … FASD? FASD is prevented by avoiding drinking any alcohol during pregnancy. There is no safe amount, safe time or safe …
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… and mouth disease is caused by enteroviruses. It’s most common in children under 10 years of age, but older children … Dehydration (loss of body fluids) is the most common complication of hand, foot and mouth disease. This … weeks in the bowels of an infected person and can be spread during that time. Pregnant people who become infected with …
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… has been identified throughout the world. HTLV-1 is more common in Japan and other countries in the Western Pacific … a woman, than from a woman to a man. The virus is also more common in people who are 40 years or older Giving birth or … as a result of their infection. For those who do develop illnesses, such as ATLL, there are some treatments …
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… I take a child’s temperature? From birth to age 5, the most common way to take a temperature is under the armpit. For … as much as 1 degree in the morning and reaching a maximum during the late afternoon. Mild increases may be caused by … be seen by a health care provider when they have a fever. During the first 3 months of life, babies are not always …
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… Spanish Document Vietnamese What is roseola? Roseola is a common illness caused by a virus. It mainly affects children … appears after the fever has ended. In most other childhood illnesses, the fever and the rash happen at the same time. …