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… Heat-related illness Last updated June 6, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 35 Heat-related Series Download … particularly a core body temperature of 39°C (102°F) or more Unusual confusion and decreased mental alertness Red, … to sense and respond to high temperatures People who live alone or who are socially isolated People who have chronic …
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… Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Last updated October 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 73 Download PDF Document English … community. Why are MRSA a concern? People with MRSA are not more likely to have a serious infection, but if they do the … person to person is by direct contact, particularly if someone has a skin infection or a wound. It can also be spread …
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… (Flesh-Eating Disease) Last updated February 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 60 Download PDF Document English … fasciitis (neck-roe-tie-zing fa-shee-eye-tis) is more commonly known as “flesh-eating disease”. It is a very … fasciitis is caused by a number of different bacteria. One of these is group A streptococcus. These bacteria are …
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… Group A streptococcal infections Last updated March 1, 2013 HealthLink BC File number 106 Download PDF Document English … bacteria, also known as GAS or strep, can infect anyone at any age. Infections generally result in mild … scrapes, cold sores, insect bites or patches of eczema. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #81 Impetigo . Toxic …
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… Reye syndrome Last updated October 13, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 84 Download PDF Document English … linked to Reye syndrome. Do not give ASA or Aspirin® to anyone under 18 years of age to manage symptoms such as fever, … under 6 months of age without first talking to your health care provider. Always use the dosage indicated in the …
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… Drinking water chlorination facts Last updated June 14, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 49d Download PDF Document English … to drinking water to protect public health. For more information on water-borne infections, see HealthLinkBC … disinfect my drinking water? Ultra violet (UV) light and ozone are also used to disinfect drinking water. These do not …
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… diagnosed with cataract(s) Last updated July 8, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 126 Download PDF Document English … people get cataracts with age and have them in both eyes. One eye may be worse than the other. Most people with … may be available if you are anxious. You will need someone to take you home after and may need help putting in your …
