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… of GAS infections? Strep throat starts suddenly with a high fever, headache, swollen red throat and tonsils, … the mouth or nose secretions of an infected person are at higher risk of getting infected. However, most infections …
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… metals) linked to cancer Nicotine dependence: nicotine is highly addictive, and results in withdrawal symptoms and …
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… children and people with weak immune systems are at the highest risk of getting sick. What is Tuberculosis (TB)? TB … with others Take your medicines as directed, eat healthy foods and get plenty of rest Wear a mask that covers your …
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… headache, trouble swallowing, seizures, fever and sweating, high blood pressure and fast heart rate. Up to 1 in 5 people …
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… a baby at birth if their mother has hepatitis B, or is at high risk of hepatitis B infection. A baby who has a … get the vaccine at birth. For a list of those who are at higher risk of hepatitis B infection, see HealthLinkBC File … the same household with someone who has hepatitis B are at higher risk of getting infected and should get the hepatitis …
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… Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Who is at higher risk from water-borne infections? People with very weak immune systems who are at higher risk of certain water-borne diseases include those … of cancers or taking certain medications, may not be at higher risk of severe water-borne diseases. These people do …
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… Is hepatitis C virus curable? Yes. HCV is curable. Newer, highly effective drugs to treat HCV are covered by BC …