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… Traveller's diarrhea Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … stomach cramps, fever or blood in stools. Symptoms can begin suddenly and usually last 3 to 4 days. The most common cause of traveller’s diarrhea is food or water contaminated …
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… Traveller’s diarrhea and cholera vaccine Last updated March 1, 2021 … traveller’s diarrhea and cholera, which are infections caused by 2 types of bacteria. The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. Who should get the vaccine? If you are travelling to …
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… Seniors' falls can be prevented Last updated July 31, 2024 HealthLink BC … live in the community fall each year. Falls are the leading cause of injury-related deaths and hospitalizations for adults aged 65 years and older in B.C. Falls can lead to fractures (for example, broken hip or broken …
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… be able to use it on the plane if they have their own seat Can I travel by air with my baby? Do not travel by air with … include: Hepatitis A Hepatitis B Meningococcal Travellers’ diarrhea and cholera Typhoid Yellow fever Japanese … I protect my children from malaria? Malaria is a disease caused by mosquito bites and tiny parasites that get into …
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… Vietnamese What is norovirus? Norovirus is a virus that causes acute gastroenteritis, an infection of the digestive … the following symptoms: an upset stomach, vomiting, and/or diarrhea. Other symptoms include nausea, cramping, chills … by swallowing tiny droplets from the air. The virus can also spread from surfaces like countertops or sink taps. …
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… Is it safe to travel during pregnancy? Pregnant women can be at increased risk of becoming infected or developing … products. Zika virus infection in a pregnant woman can cause serious brith defects such as microcephaly (an … health feature. How can I prevent or treat traveller’s diarrhea? Traveller’s diarrhea can be more severe in …
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… fever'. Giardiasis is one of the more common infectious causes of diarrhea lasting more than 2 weeks. It is a common cause of … that has not been properly filtered, treated or boiled. How can I become infected with Giardia ? Giardia cysts can …
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… by common antibiotics and continue to grow, which may cause you to become sick. C. diff produces toxins that can cause damage to the cells in the intestines. The most common symptom of C. diff infection is diarrhea. In fact, it is the most frequent cause of …
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… seizure, also known as a fever seizure, is a seizure caused by a fever. They can occur when your child has a fever of 38ºC (100.4ºF) or … usually last from 30 seconds to 2 minutes. However, they can be as short as a few seconds or last for more than 15 …
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… is essential for human health. However, new Health Canada research shows drinking water with too much manganese can be a risk to health. Manganese can cause discolouration but has no taste. It can also stain …
