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… HTLV-1 Virus Last updated February 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 34 Download PDF Document English … 1 (HTLV-1) is a retrovirus that infects human white blood cells. It can cause disease of the nervous system or … as a result of their infection. For those who do develop illnesses, such as ATLL, there are some treatments …
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… Malaria prevention Last updated December 28, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 41f Travel Series Download PDF … Because the malaria parasite is found in red blood cells of an infected person, in rare cases, a blood … untreated, malaria may cause seizures, anemia, jaundice, heart failure, kidney failure, respiratory distress, coma …
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… COVID-19 mRNA vaccines Last updated October 10, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 124a Download PDF Document English … assisted living facilities People with underlying medical conditions Pregnant people Health care workers First … or call 8-1-1 for advice. Rare cases of inflammation of the heart (myocarditis and pericarditis) have been reported …
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… immune system and vaccines Last updated January 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File number 50a Child Immunization Series … on time. The vaccines are free. Call your local public health unit or health care provider to make an appointment. … germs. Your baby’s immune system is made of organs and cells that work together to protect them. Two important …
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… Sulphur dioxide (SO2) Last updated December 12, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 65f Download PDF Document English … and amounts of pollutants released into the air Weather conditions, such as wind, temperature and rainfall Natural … other parts of the body. Particles can worsen existing heart and respiratory diseases, including emphysema and …
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… constipation with diet: adults Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 68l Nutrition Series Download PDF … as codeine), antispasmodics, diuretics, tranquilizers, some heart medications Use of supplements such as iron and calcium Health conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome, colorectal …
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… Quitting smoking Last updated June 25, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 30c Download PDF Document English … health and lower your risk of smoking-caused illness, like heart and lung diseases, throat and oral cancer, and … one year of quitting, your risk of having a smoking-related heart attack decreases by half. 10 years after quitting, …
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… disease (C. gattii) Last updated February 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 98 Download PDF Document English … symptoms especially for long periods of time, talk to your health care provider. Your health care provider can request tests if you show symptoms, …
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… protein subunit vaccine Last updated October 10, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 124c Download PDF Document English … or call 8-1-1 for advice. Rare cases of inflammation of the heart (myocarditis and pericarditis) have been reported … those who are older and those with certain chronic health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease or lung disease. …
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… influenzae type b (Hib) vaccine Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 16 Download PDF Document English … Some people 5 years of age and older with certain medical conditions are at high risk of Hib infection. The vaccine is … No spleen or a spleen that is not working properly Sickle cell disease An immune system weakened by disease or medical …
