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… HCV may include: Fever Tiredness Loss of appetite Stomach pain Joint pain Dark urine Pale stools Nausea and vomiting Jaundice (yellow skin or eyes) About 75% of people living with HCV will … share personal care items that may have blood on them What should I do if I prick myself with a used needle? Follow …
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… but tests will not be performed just to see if you have been exposed. What is the risk of this disease? Each … Vancouver Island and has occasionally been detected in the lower mainland or southeastern part of mainland B.C. It is … by testing environmental samples in a laboratory. Should trees in my neighbourhood be tested? Testing of trees …
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… people who get mumps. Adults and teens with mumps can have painful swelling of the testicles (about 1 in 4 cases) or … or the recommended number of doses of a mumps vaccine you should get immunized. Although getting the mumps vaccine … home treatment? After seeing a health care provider, the following home treatment tips may help you to be more …
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… free of the foods that cause allergic reactions, they should make efforts to create and maintain a safe … an allergy safe child care facility includes: Following policies and procedures to reduce the risk of … Breathing : coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, chest pain or tightness, throat tightness, hoarse voice, nasal …
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… movement but are not able to. Constipation can cause belly pain and bloating (gas) and make you feel unwell. Normal … multiple sclerosis, celiac disease and depression When should I see a health care provider? See your health care provider if any of the following happen: There is a sudden change in your bowel …
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… side of the stomach area, dark urine, pale stools, joint pain and jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes). Many people who get hepatitis … infection Coughing or sneezing Through water or food What should I do if I have been exposed to hepatitis B virus? See …
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… causes symptoms such as cough, shortness of breath, chest pain and headaches. Gastro-intestinal symptoms can also … anxiety, depression and even personality changes. If swallowed Ingestion of elemental mercury is generally non-toxic … on disposing of the bag What healthcare precautions should I take to protect myself and my family from mercury …
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… it may be to correct issues of ocular development. Should my child have a vision test? All children should have a comprehensive … a vision problem. Changes in a child's vision happen very slowly. A child may think that everyone else sees the same …
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… with age. About 65 percent of people over the age of 70 have hearing problems. People over the age of 60 should schedule routine hearing tests every 2 years. If … or speak louder Have difficulty understanding or following conversations Must concentrate to understand what …
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… 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 … of MIS-C (a rare multi-system inflammatory syndrome) following COVID-19 Have symptoms of COVID-19 If you have a new …
