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… after infection include: Rapid onset of fever Chills and sweating Headache Muscle pain Malaise (a general sick feeling) … Complications from this disease are rare. They are more likely to happen if you are an older adult or have a … aborts their offspring. You can also get sick from touching your face after touching contaminated animal tissue or …
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… braid. Having head lice once does not prevent someone from getting them again. Regular checks for head lice can be part … lice, check all family members. What are safe options for treating head lice? There are many different products and ways … to 10 days, even after successful treatment. Head lice have started to develop resistance to many of the chemical …
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… if you travel to or work in some countries. Discuss your travel plans with a public health unit, a travel … Talk to your health care provider or travel clinic for more information. For a list of yellow fever vaccination … muscles lasting 1 or 2 days can occur 5 to 10 days after getting the vaccine. Acetaminophen (e.g. Tylenol®) or …
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… to or working in some countries. It is important to talk to your health care provider, or visit a travel clinic at least … Bangladesh, Maldives, Sri Lanka and Bhutan for 3 weeks or more may need to get the vaccine. You are more likely to be … but provides the best protection up to 4 years. Consider getting immunized again after 4 years if you continue to …
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… It can quickly affect several different organs including your liver, lungs and kidneys. Since TSS develops quickly, … (commonly known as staph) Group A Streptococcus (GAS) For more information on group A Streptococcus, see HealthLinkBC … you were using a tampon or menstrual cup when the symptoms started. What is the treatment for TSS? TSS cannot be …
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… these symptoms especially for long periods of time, talk to your health care provider. Your health care provider can request tests if you show … develop symptoms consistent with cryptococcal disease, see your health care provider. Your health care provider can …
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… in children under 6 months of age without first talking to your health care provider. Always use the dosage indicated in the product instructions or as recommended by your health care provider. What are the symptoms of reye … Early diagnosis and treatment in a hospital can save your child’s life. Treatment includes reducing brain …