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… who have anemia feel tired or weak, and may have a racing heartbeat and trouble catching their breath. Why is folate … gastrointestinal conditions such as Crohn's or Celiac disease, gastric bypass surgery, advanced liver disease or receive kidney dialysis You struggle with drug or …
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… hepatitis C virus, fatty liver and alcohol-related liver disease. Over time, people with chronic hepatitis may … can support liver health. For people with fatty liver disease, modest weight loss may help slow liver damage. If …
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… What is West Nile virus? West Nile virus (WNV) is a disease usually spread between birds by mosquitoes. … on a case-by-case basis. For more information BC Centre for Disease Control: West Nile Virus (WNV)  www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/west-nile-virus-wnv Government of …
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… are also found in the stool of infected people and the disease is spread in the same way. In addition, cholera … can live in the water of certain coastal areas, and the disease can be spread by eating raw or undercooked seafood …
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… on how to talk to your partner(s), visit the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) Smart Sex Resource … Gonorrhea (#08a) Urethritis (#08b) Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) (#08c) Genital herpes (#08d) Syphilis (#08e) …
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… children Pregnant women Older adults People with a chronic disease People more sensitive to waterborne illnesses can … low of getting Toxoplasmosis through drinking water, this disease is a concern for pregnant women. For more …
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… West Nile virus? West Nile virus, also known as WNV, is a disease usually spread by mosquitoes. Mosquitoes can become … on tick bites, see HealthLinkBC File #01 Tick bites and disease . Is DEET safe? Yes, products containing DEET are …
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… 8-1-1 to speak with a registered dietitian Nutrition Series Heart Healthy Eating for People with High Cholesterol (#68a) …
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… for adults and 1.5 per month for children. Nutrition Series Heart Healthy Eating for People with High Cholesterol (#68a) …
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… for children under 2 years of age Nutrition Series Heart Healthy Eating for People with High Cholesterol (#68a) …