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… inactivate and remove viruses and bacteria that can cause disease. The final preparation of Ig undergoes more testing … 14 days What is hepatitis A? Hepatitis A is a preventable disease that affects the liver. Symptoms may include … the liver. Some older adults or people with other medical conditions may take longer to recover or have a more serious …
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… that is caused by a virus called hantavirus. This rare disease was first identified in the southwestern United … begins as a “flu-like” illness. In the early stage of the disease, you may have the following symptoms: fever sore … headaches nausea vomiting shortness of breath If the disease gets worse, fluid builds up in your lungs, making it …
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… be done safely. In rare cases, animals can spread serious diseases to people. Which diseases are commonly spread from animals to people? While disease is rare and usually mild, severe disease can occur. …
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… risks of drinking raw milk? According to a US Centre for Disease Control and Prevention study, the rate of outbreaks … and younger adults were found to be more affected by the illnesses. Some argue that because they grew up consuming … further cool the milk to 4°C (40°F) or colder. Under ideal conditions, home pasteurized milk can keep in the …
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… that permit sexual fluids to enter your body Injury prevention Wear closed-toe shoes to prevent cuts, wounds, … canals or lakes, which may contain parasites that cause disease Do not swim in the ocean if it is near sewage … visit HealthLinkBC File #07a Rabies Prevent insect-borne diseases Insect bites can spread diseases such as dengue …
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… you against COVID-19 which is a serious and sometimes fatal disease. The vaccine provides strong protection against … those who are older and those with certain chronic health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease or lung disease. … COVID-19 vaccine page www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/covid-19/covid-19-vaccine . Mature minor consent …
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… of age Children 5 to 17 years of age with certain medical conditions, including: Heart or lung disorders that require … as mild to moderate asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or cystic fibrosis Kidney disease, chronic liver … such as hepatitis, diabetes, cancer or anemia Health conditions causing difficulty breathing, swallowing or a …
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… 1,000 cases) Because of immunization, measles is now a rare disease in Canada. Most cases occur in unimmunized people, … the virus. The airborne spread of measles virus makes the disease very contagious. Sharing food, drinks or cigarettes, … have been exposed to the measles virus and have not had the disease or received 2 doses of a measles vaccine, you should …
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… make them safe and effective to protect your child from disease. Each vaccine contains a small amount of the disease germ (virus or bacteria) or parts of the germ. … cough) bacteria, and tetanus toxoid. Vaccines do not cause disease because the germs are either dead or weakened and …
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… inactivate and remove viruses and bacteria that can cause disease. The final preparation of HBIg undergoes more … B is a virus that infects the liver. It can cause serious disease including permanent liver damage (cirrhosis). … hepatitis B have no symptoms and may not know they have the disease. You can spread the hepatitis B virus to others even …
