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… What is West Nile virus? West Nile virus (WNV) is a disease usually spread between birds by mosquitoes. … cent of people, WNV infection can result in more serious illnesses such as meningitis (inflammation of the lining of … West Nile Virus (WNV) www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/west-nile-virus-wnv Government of Canada: West …
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… other STIs and an increased risk for pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). See HealthLinkBC File #08c Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) for more information. What is the treatment? … higher your chances of getting exposed to STIs. Talk about prevention Talk to your partner(s) about STIs and how you …
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… Trip planning Plan your travel route Know the terrain and conditions Check the weather Fill out a trip plan. Tell … sick or dead. Remember that wild animals can carry various diseases. If a wild animal bites or scratches you, wash any … File #52 Swimmer's Itch Outdoor safety, search and rescue prevention and preparedness, and links to social media for …
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… What is hepatitis B virus infection? Hepatitis B is a disease of the liver caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). … hepatitis B show no symptoms and may not know they have the disease. How common is hepatitis B virus infection? There … for vaccines that protect against hepatitis A, pneumococcal disease and influenza. How can I prevent the spread of …
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… strong Build a healthy immune system Prevent chronic disease and illness Manage health conditions like high blood pressure, high cholesterol and … sugar or saturated fat can increase your risk of chronic disease. Limit the following nutrients: Sodium Too much …
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… pregnant, ectopic or tubal pregnancy or pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). See HealthLinkBC File #08c Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) for more information. In men, complications … higher your chances of getting exposed to STIs. Talk about prevention Talk to your partner(s) about STIs and how you …
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… pregnant, ectopic or tubal pregnancy or pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). See HealthLinkBC File #08c Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) for more information. In men, complications … higher your chances of getting exposed to STIs. Talk about prevention Talk to your partner(s) about STIs and how you …
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… and very young children, people who have lung or heart diseases, certain chronic health conditions or weakened immune systems are at much greater … and more complications in persons with chronic diseases Prevention Frequent hand washing Yearly influenza vaccine …
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… grow. These bacteria can make you sick with an infection or disease. Legionella bacteria can cause Legionnaires’ disease, which can be fatal. Pseudomonas bacteria can cause … in hot water for a long time can cause severe heat-related illnesses, such as nausea, dizziness or fainting, and even …
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… and removing viruses and bacteria that can cause disease. The final preparation of RabIg undergoes more … and rabies vaccine? RabIg and rabies vaccine prevent rabies disease, which is almost always fatal. RabIg provides … is rabies? Rabies is a very serious and almost always fatal disease caused by the rabies virus. People can be infected …
