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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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… 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 …
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… a parent or caregiver gets frustrated, angry or upset because they are unable to console their crying baby and they … Traumatic Head Injury due to Child Maltreatment (THI-CM) in Canada & Abusive Head Trauma (AHT) in the USA. Why is … or death. Even minor injuries to a baby's brain can cause lifelong problems. It is never okay to shake a …
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… pregnancy. FASD is the leading developmental disability in Canada. It can include lifelong physical, learning and behavioural … skills, behaviour, hearing and vision. How much alcohol causes FASD? FASD is prevented by avoiding drinking any …
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… days. Nymphs become adult lice in 9 to 12 days. Adult lice can live for up to 30 days on a person’s head. A female louse can lay 5 to 6 eggs per day. Do head lice cause illness or spread disease? No, head lice do not cause …
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… more than 20 types of rodents in British Columbia, only 3 cause common domestic or farmyard problems. This includes … the: House mouse Norway rat Black rat (roof rat) What harm can rodents cause? Rats and mice can cause significant property damage because they chew on …
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… exists all over the world. The bacteria Coxiella burnetii causes Q fever. These bacteria can live for months and even years in dust or soil. What are … like goats, sheep, cattle, cats, birds, dogs and ticks can carry the Q fever bacteria in their flesh and body …
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… from certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV) that cause cancers of the anus, cervix, mouth and throat, penis, … as genital warts. There are 2 HPV vaccines available in Canada: Cervarix® (HPV2) and Gardasil®9 (HPV9). The vaccines …
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… of the eyeball and the inside of the eyelid. It is usually caused by a virus or bacteria, and can spread easily to other people. Pinkeye may also be … usually makes the whites of the eyes turn pink or red. It can cause teary, red, itchy eyes, and the eyelids may be …
