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… as diarrhea, abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, weight loss and fatigue lasting up to several weeks. People and … a few weeks after a tick bite. Other insect bites may also cause concerns. Some people may have severe allergic … Mosquitoes may carry West Nile Virus or viruses that cause other diseases. To protect against insect bites, …
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… B virus infection? Hepatitis B is a disease of the liver caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). What are the … infection may include fatigue, fever, nausea and vomiting, loss of appetite, tenderness to right upper side of the … that may have blood on them such as a toothbrush, dental floss or razor Sexual contact with someone who is living with …
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… If your symptoms last longer than 1 hour, change, worsen or cause you concern, contact a health care provider. If you … skin Not sweating Severe nausea and/or vomiting Fainting or loss of consciousness Increased heart rate and rapid, … can make these worse. Hot weather has not shown to cause early labour. It is still important that anyone who …
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… the way they eat can result in small amounts of weight loss, or help to prevent or slow weight gain. Call 8-1-1 to …
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… Sharing personal care items, such as toothbrushes, dental floss, razors, nail files or other items which could have … common symptoms of acute HCV may include: Fever Tiredness Loss of appetite Stomach pain Joint pain Dark urine Pale …
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… later in life helps keep bones strong and slows bone loss. It also helps muscles, nerves and hormones work …
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… confusion, or difficulty speaking Seizures, fainting, or loss of consciousness Hot, flushed skin or very pale skin … . These drinks are better than water for rehydration because they combine fluid, sugar, and electrolytes See your …
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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 caused by an allergy, air pollution or other physical or … makes the whites of the eyes turn pink or red. It can cause teary, red, itchy eyes, and the eyelids may be …
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… illness and even save lives. The influenza virus can cause serious illness and even death. The influenza vaccines … spray. Many people use the term flu to refer to any illness caused by a virus, such as the common cold or stomach flu, which can cause confusion. However, the influenza virus causes a …
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… least 6 to 8 weeks before you travel. This is important because some vaccines may take several weeks to become fully … for adult travellers. Polio vaccine Polio is a disease caused by infection with a virus. People get it by eating … (IPV) . Hepatitis A vaccine Hepatitis A is a disease caused by infection of the liver with the hepatitis A virus. …
