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… to your baby during pregnancy or birth. This is known as congenital syphilis While anyone can get syphilis, most … have increased greatly for cisgender women leading to congenital syphilis cases. Syphilis can be transmitted … or vision loss, dizziness ) or cause damage to your brain, heart and other organs in your body, which can lead to …
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… the rash may not appear at all, or it may look different in adults Some people may only have pain in their joints, … feet or knees and no other symptoms. This is more common in adults, especially women. The joint pain usually lasts one … while pregnant do not have an increased risk of birth defects. If you are at risk of serious complications from …
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… usually a mild illness in children. Infection in teenagers, adults and people with weakened immune systems can be more … deafness, or brain damage. About 1 in every 3,000 adults with chickenpox will die from the infection. Chickenpox can cause birth defects if the mother gets chickenpox while she is pregnant, …
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… disease before immunization. It is now more common in young adults. Mumps can cause encephalitis, an inflammation of the … occurs in less than 1 in 20,000 people who get mumps. Adults and teens with mumps can have painful swelling of the … rate of miscarriage but has not been shown to cause birth defects. Is there a mumps vaccine? There are 2 vaccines …
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… virus infection in a pregnant woman can cause serious brith defects such as microcephaly (an abnormally small head), … brain abnormalities, vision and hearing loss, and more. In adults, there have been increased reports of a serious … travellers HealthLinkBC File #41c Travel immunizations for adults HealthLinkBC File #41d Travelling with children …
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… damage your arteries over time and increase your risk of heart disease and stroke. Another term for high blood … dietary changes you can make. Limit sodium intake Most adults only need 1500 mg of sodium each day, but many eat … salads, stews and casseroles Sprinkle pumpkin seeds or hemp hearts on yogurt or oatmeal If you have kidney disease, or …
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… instead of saturated fats can help reduce your risk of heart disease. What are some food sources of fat? … healthy eating information, visit HealthLinkBC File #68a Heart Healthy Eating for People with High Cholesterol . … (#68f) Fibre and Your Health (#68h) Healthy snacks for adults (#68i) Healthy Eating and Healthy Aging for Adults …
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… to the face and hands. Prolonged use should be avoided Adults and children older than 12 years . Use an insect … on the label, including proper use for young children Adults should apply repellent for children. Do not allow …
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… high-fibre foods can lower your risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and colon cancer. Insoluble fibre can help … facts table to confirm the amount Nutrition Series Heart Healthy Eating for People with High Cholesterol (#68a) … (#68f) Fibre and Your Health (#68h) Healthy snacks for adults (#68i) Healthy Eating and Healthy Aging for Adults …
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… cause of injury-related deaths and hospitalizations for adults aged 65 years and older in B.C. Falls can lead to … the effects of a stroke, Parkinson’s disease, arthritis, heart disease, incontinence or acute infection Changes in … levels, helps to keep your brain healthy and improves mood Adults aged 65 and older should do at least 150 minutes …