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… that inhaling asbestos fibres can cause cancers and lung diseases. For information on health risks of inhaling … of Health works with Health Canada and the BC Centre for Disease Control to stay informed on any emerging evidence to …
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… impetigo can get into the bloodstream and cause kidney disease. How is it spread? Impetigo is very infectious. It … and clean. Help them to wash their hands often. As the disease develops, loose crusts on the skin can be soaked for …
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… affects children between 6 months and 2 years of age. The disease is usually mild. Many children get roseola and … is not known how long children with roseola can spread the disease to others. What is the home treatment for roseola? …
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… the vaccines on time, your child can be protected from many diseases over a lifetime. Immunization has saved more lives … stays in the body for a long time, it can cause serious disease including permanent liver damage (cirrhosis). …