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… important senses. It helps us to communicate, to be warned about danger and to be aware of the world around us. Nearly … disability. The prevalence of hearing loss rises with age. About 65 percent of people over the age of 70 have hearing …
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… include brain damage, deafness, and loss of limbs. About 1 in 20 people who get sick may die. Meningococcal …
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… a long period of time, talk to your health care provider about the risks of Japanese encephalitis. Discuss the … by a virus. Symptoms appear 5 to 15 days after infection. About 1 in 200 infected with the virus will develop …
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… and dialysis. For more information For more information about food safety, see the following HealthLinkBC Files: …
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… Liver is high in vitamin A. Too much vitamin A may cause birth defects. **Pacific oysters from British Columbia tend …
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… Persistent vomiting in children and teenagers Changes in personality or behaviour such as confusion, irritability or …
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… shaking, drowsiness, weakness, anxiety, depression and even personality changes. If swallowed Ingestion of elemental … harmful health effects. If you have any doubts or concerns about cleaning up spills, call your local health authority’s … symptoms include tremors, memory changes, drowsiness and personality changes. If you are concerned about any …
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… problems. It can also cause heart failure and paralysis. About 1 in 10 people who get diphtheria may die. Tetanus , … can last several months and occurs more often at night. About 1 in 170 infants who get pertussis may die. Hepatitis … of arms or legs and even death. Paralysis occurs in about 1 in 200 people infected with the polio virus. Polio …
