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… Group A streptococcal infections Last updated March 1, 2013 HealthLink BC File number 106 Download PDF Document English … including the lungs, joints, and the membranes around the heart and brain. This can cause infections of the blood, … those with chickenpox, people with diabetes, chronic heart or lung disease, and people who are dependent on …
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… Q fever Last updated October 4, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 79 Download PDF Document English … weakened immune system. People with diseased or artificial heart valves who get Q fever are at an increased risk of endocarditis, an inflammation of the heart. People who get Q fever while pregnant are more likely …
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… of people who use substances Last updated December 1, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 102b Download PDF Document English … Toward the Heart https://towardtheheart.com/ Here to Help: Mental health and substance use …
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… Reye syndrome Last updated October 13, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 84 Download PDF Document English … under 6 months of age without first talking to your health care provider. Always use the dosage indicated in the … damage to the liver and other organs and monitoring the heart. Most people recover completely, but Reye syndrome can …
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… population during extreme heat Last updated June 27, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 35a Heat-related Series Download … illness include: Irritability Thirst or dry mouth Fast heart rate even when resting Feeling generally unwell Heavy … and/or vomiting Fainting or loss of consciousness Increased heart rate and rapid, shallow breathing Unusual confusion …
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… polysaccharide vaccine Last updated September 10, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 62b Download PDF Document English … more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the pneumococcal polysaccharide … chronic hepatitis B or hepatitis C Chronic kidney, heart or lung disease An islet cell or solid organ …
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… Time for bed Last updated April 29, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 92e Child Development Series … Death Syndrome (SIDS). For more information on SIDS, see HealthLinkBC File #46 Sleep Related Infant Death . … you put them into bed Make sure the room is quiet and dark Stroke or hold your baby’s hand while they lie in the crib. …
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… conjugate (PCV 13) vaccine Last updated September 10, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 62a Download PDF Document English … more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the PCV 13 vaccine? The PCV 13 … chronic hepatitis B or hepatitis C Chronic kidney, heart or lung disease An islet cell or solid organ …
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… Caffeinated energy drinks Last updated August 30, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 109 Download PDF Document English … of flavours like fruit punch, strawberry and blueberry. Health Canada limits the types and amounts of many of these … sleep and impact mental and physical health Cause increased heart rate and blood pressure Lead to anxiety, digestive …
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… and diphtheria (Td) vaccine Last updated February 15, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 18a Download PDF Document English … more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the Td vaccine? The Td vaccine … result in very severe breathing problems. It can also cause heart failure and paralysis. About 1 in 10 people who get …
