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… About a quarter of all people who get fifth disease have no symptoms. The most common signs of fifth disease … infected with parvovirus B19 or if you are immune. What should you do if you or your child has been exposed to fifth … to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 …
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… a result of rabies or other infections such as White Nose Syndrome. Some bats with rabies may appear to behave totally normally. Some of the signs described above may … stress, hunger and becoming accustomed to humans. What should I do if I have been exposed to rabies? If a bat or …
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… against infection from the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) that causes COVID-19. … information, visit Immunize BC: How vaccines work . Who should get the vaccine? The protein subunit vaccine is … . If you had, or may have had, COVID-19 you should still get the vaccine. This is …
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… of bacteria. The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. Who should get the vaccine? If you are travelling to or working … to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 … Traveller's diarrhea is frequent, loose, or watery bowel movements usually from eating or drinking contaminated …
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… and older, infants and very young children, people who have lung or heart diseases, certain chronic health … ) can be given for fever or soreness. ASA (e.g. Aspirin ® ) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 …
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… lens becomes cloudy. Most people get cataracts with age and have them in both eyes. One eye may be worse than the other. … that there are benefits from surgery. At that time, surgery should be considered, and delaying may not be best. What symptoms will I have? Some common symptoms of cataract(s) …
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… dental floss, razors, nail files or other items which could have tiny amounts of blood on them From a pregnant person to … share personal care items that may have blood on them What should I do if I prick myself with a used needle? Follow … During these visits, you may have physical exams and other tests to help see how your liver is functioning. You may …
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… A virus. The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. Who should get the hepatitis A vaccine? The hepatitis A vaccine … to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. For information on Reye Syndrome, see HealthLinkBC … hepatitis A spread? The hepatitis A virus is found in the bowel movements (stool) of infected persons. It can be …
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… infection is diarrhea. The number of people who have gotten sick because of Cryptosporidium infection in … with medication is necessary. People with cryptosporidiosis should drink plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration. What … therefore people with diarrhea who cannot control their bowel movements should not go to work or school. If you have …
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… who get hepatitis B show no symptoms and may not know they have the disease. How common is hepatitis B virus infection? … infection Coughing or sneezing Through water or food What should I do if I have been exposed to hepatitis B virus? See … HBV infection? Your health care provider can order blood tests to see if you have a new HBV infection or if you have …
