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… has a fever and their temperature rises suddenly, sometimes higher than 39.5°C (103°F). The rapid rise in temperature … fever goes away and the rash appears. If your child has a high fever and no other symptoms, you can call 8-1-1 to … not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to …
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… has been more than 900 per year. The overdoses are due to a highly toxic and unpredictable illicit drug supply. Overdose … who use opioids does not lead to increased drug use or risk-taking behaviour. Training in naloxone administration increases …
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… to be exposed to contaminated food and water in these high risk areas. If you are travelling to low risk areas, … and lab employees People who live in the same house or have sexual contact with a typhoid carrier How is the vaccine …
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… syringes or other equipment used for injecting drugs Sexual contact. Evidence shows that the virus is spread more … you should not breastfeed. Otherwise, breastfeeding is highly recommended. For more information on breastfeeding, … there has to be blood-to-blood contact or unprotected sexual intercourse. Is there any treatment for HTLV-1 …
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… Last updated May 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 08d Sexually Transmitted Infections Series Download PDF Document … touching their genitals). The chance of passing herpes is highest when there is an active outbreak (when sores or … genital herpes before they become pregnant are at very low risk of passing it to their infant. How do I find out if I …
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… scabiei or the human itch mite. Scabies is common and highly contagious. The human itch mite burrows just under … infested person. It spreads easily between family members, sexual partners and people in facilities such as care homes. … system? If you have a weakened immune system, you are at risk of developing a severe case of scabies known as crusted …
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… may be harmful. Lead can harm the intellectual development, behaviour, size and hearing of developing fetuses, infants … in plumbing. Buildings constructed before 1989 may be at a higher risk of having lead in drinking water due to corrosion of …
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… viruses present. However, there is an extremely small risk of passing some blood-borne infections through the use … was given. Some immune globulins may be associated with a risk of thrombosis (blood clots) within 24 hours of … headache, trouble swallowing, seizures, fever and sweating, high blood pressure and fast heart rate. Up to 1 in 5 people …
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… to babies who are not breastfed or chestfed May lower the risk of sleep-related infant death Why is breastfeeding or … supplementation. Is there anything I should limit or avoid? High mercury fish. Choose fish low in mercury, such as … and chocolate. Caffeinated energy drinks. Many have high levels of caffeine, added vitamins, minerals, amino …
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… not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to … travel cannot be avoided, discuss the benefits versus the risks of the yellow fever vaccine with your health care … be made during an outbreak when the risk of infection is high What is yellow fever? Yellow fever is a serious and …
