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… recommended for adult travellers. Polio vaccine Polio is a disease caused by infection with a virus. People get it by … Polio vaccine (IPV) . Hepatitis A vaccine Hepatitis A is a disease caused by infection of the liver with the hepatitis … with children (#41d) Traveller's diarrhea (#41e) Malaria prevention (#41f) The pregnant traveller (#41g) Japanese …
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… against the viruses or bacteria that cause colds or stomach illnesses. Fact: Influenza vaccines do not protect against the viruses or bacteria that cause colds or stomach illnesses, often called the stomach flu. The influenza virus … elderly people and people who have certain chronic health conditions, the vaccines may not prevent influenza …
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… as increased coughing, wheezing, pneumonia and asthma Heart disease Stroke Nasal sinus cancer Lung cancer Emphysema … smoke is harmful to children with existing chronic lung conditions and asthma because it makes the health conditions worse What about vaping? Research has found that …
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… early treatment, care and information to manage their disease. This includes information about how to prevent …
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… seizures can happen with any condition that causes a fever. Conditions that can cause a fever include common childhood illnesses such as a cold, the flu, an ear infection, or …
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… the most commonly reported bacterial enteric (intestinal) disease in B.C. What are the symptoms of a Campylobacter …
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… and can include: Legionella which can cause Legionnaires’ disease (can be fatal) Pseudomonas which can cause a number … and properly disinfected to prevent the spread of germs and disease. To make sure the water is clean and safe, maintain …
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… foods can lower your risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and colon cancer. Insoluble fibre can help keep … feeding (any age) / 29 g g = gram People with intestinal diseases may not be able to eat large amounts of fibre, or …
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… your health care provider. This includes people born with diseases that severely affect their immune system; people …
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… rivers, or streams and many groundwater sources may contain disease-causing “germs.” The germs, called pathogens, can lead to water-borne infections. Water-borne illnesses can lead to severe reactions and serious …
