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… people, horses and other animals to become infected if they are bitten by a mosquito carrying the virus. What are the … you cannot find a cause, or other symptoms of WNV, contact your health care provider. What is the treatment for West … and transmit the virus. Some of these are present in B.C. However, the number of mosquitos infected with WNV in B.C. …
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… infection in the first 3 months of pregnancy. CRS is rare because so many women are immune to rubella infection … due to routine immunization. Cases still occur in Canada, however, in babies born to women who immigrate to Canada as … be offered a blood test for rubella immunity as part of your prenatal care. If you are not immune, you should be …
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… measles may die from complications. Complications and death are most common in infants less than 12 months of age and … #14e Measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (MMRV) vaccine . How is measles spread? Measles is very contagious and … or traveled to an area with a measles outbreak, have yourself examined by a health care provider. It is best to …
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… that has not been properly filtered, treated or boiled. How can I become infected with Giardia ? Giardia cysts can … transmission occurs when contaminated feces particles are ingested. Contaminated water is a major source of the … cramps, gas, bloating, frequent loose and pale greasy stools, nausea, weight loss and fatigue. Symptoms start about …
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… of the liver caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). What are the symptoms? After the virus enters your body, it may … to right upper side of the stomach area, dark urine, pale stools, joint pain and jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes). Many people who get hepatitis B show no symptoms and may not know they have the disease. How …
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… intestinal infection caused by bacteria called Yersinia . How is yersiniosis spread? Yersinia bacteria can be carried … be spread to other foods when cutting boards or utensils are used to cut raw meat, especially pork. If these are not … some questions. They may also ask you to provide a fecal (stool) sample. This will help find the source of the …
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… In British Columbia, medicines to prevent or cure TB are free through Provincial TB Services and public health units. How does it spread? TB spreads from person to person through … disease? Infection occurs when you breathe TB bacteria into your lungs and your body's defences stop the bacteria from …
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… have not been immunized. What is pertussis vaccine? There are a number of pertussis vaccines available in B.C. that … as diphtheria, polio and tetanus and are free as part of your child’s routine immunizations. A pertussis vaccine is … h aemophilus influenzae type b (DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib) vaccine How does pertussis spread? Pertussis spreads easily when an …
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… Sometimes there is no obvious skin wound or injury. What are the symptoms of the disease? Most often there is sudden … bacteria sometimes cause necrotizing fasciitis. However, these bacteria make toxins that destroy body tissue … touch objects contaminated with them, and then touch your eyes or mucous membranes or put your hands in your …
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… see HealthLinkBC File #44b Chickenpox (Varicella) Vaccine . How is chickenpox spread? The virus is spread through the … up to 5 days before and 5 days after the rash appears. They are most contagious from the day before and for the first … for a person to get sick after exposure to the virus. If your child is exposed to chickenpox, watch for signs of the …
