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… information about their health. A newborn baby can look healthy but have a rare and serious disorder that you and … who may have one of these rare disorders. Finding and treating these disorders early prevents or reduces serious … you will be referred to a specialist with experience in treating these disorders. What happens to my baby’s blood …
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… of harm reduction is to support the health and wellbeing of people who use substances. Harm reduction aims to meet people “where they are at”, whether that is active substance … who use substances HealthLinkBC File #118 Naloxone: Treating opioid overdose Ministry of Health and Addictions – …
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… Whenever you disturb surfaces with lead paint, you risk creating hazardous lead dust even if the lead paint is covered … house, remove children and pets and seal the area and all heating vents. Protect the entrance to the working area with … dust. Do not spread the dust around Turn off forced air heating and air conditioning systems and cover vents with …
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… if your child: Has a fever for more than 3 days Is not eating or drinking well Is lethargic (low energy), …
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… in females. Gardasil®9 (HPV9) is provided free to eligible people in BC. Both vaccines protect against 2 types of HPV … HPV9 vaccine is provided free to all students in grade 6. People who missed getting the HPV vaccine can receive it for … 14 years of age need 2 doses given at least 6 months apart. People who start a series when they are 15 years of age and …
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… if you had chickenpox (varicella) infection in the past People 18 years of age and older with a weakened immune … the body's muscles. GBS may occur in about 3 in 1 million people who get the shingles vaccine. It is important to stay … anaphylaxis. This happens in less than 1 in a million people who get the vaccine. Symptoms may include hives, …
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… sugar, banana, acai and mixed fruit juices have also made people ill. The most common pathogens in unpasteurized juice … that contaminate fruits and water spread these germs to people when the fruit is unwashed, washed in contaminated … causes long term diarrhea Who is at greatest risk? People at higher risk of getting sick are: Young children (5 …
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… West Africa and South America. About 10 to 20 million people are infected worldwide. It is rare in Canada, but … Columbia and Nunavut. How can I tell if I have HTLV-1? Most people who have the virus will not get symptoms or develop any health problems. About 1 in 20 people who get infected with HTLV-1 will eventually get sick …
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… fields and sewer pipes What is an outbreak? When many people get sick from an infection it’s called an ‘outbreak’. … by water can also be spread by food, or directly from other people or animals. What are the symptoms of waterborne infections? Many people who get infected with a waterborne infection will …
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… or soil. What are the symptoms of Q fever? About half the people who get Q fever will not show any signs of the … after infection include: Rapid onset of fever Chills and sweating Headache Muscle pain Malaise (a general sick feeling) … and does not need special medical treatment. However, some people may develop pneumonia, liver infection, or rare …
