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… and red. This is called "pregnancy gingivitis" or gum disease Gingivitis can lead to more serious periodontal (gum and bone) disease. This can increase the risk for other health conditions (e.g., diabetes and heart disease) Poor dental health may affect the general oral …
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… These infections are called invasive group A streptococcal disease (also known as iGAS). Severe forms of iGAS infection … cause scarlet fever, rheumatic fever and a form of kidney disease called glomerulonephritis. What are the symptoms of … chickenpox, people with diabetes, chronic heart or lung disease, and people who are dependent on alcohol or inject …
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… may also be caused by an allergy, air pollution or other physical or chemical irritants; however the information …
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… clean. Leave a small amount of sludge to renew bacterial activity How can I prevent problems with my sewage system? …
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… BC Centre for Disease Control: Cleaning and Disinfecting … http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/covid-19/prevention-risks/cleaning-and-disinfecting Image … Food …
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… As people age, they may be at much higher risk of severe disease and complications from influenza. For this reason, … vaccine, seniors should be immunized against pneumococcal disease. The pneumococcal vaccine protects against …
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… risks of drinking raw milk? According to a US Centre for Disease Control and Prevention study, the rate of outbreaks caused by raw milk … of milk has eliminated large outbreaks of milk borne disease in Canada. However, outbreaks arising from raw milk …
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… Vietnamese What is Tuberculosis (TB)? TB is a serious disease caused by a germ (bacteria) that spreads through the air when a person with untreated TB disease of the lungs coughs, sneezes, sings or talks. TB … for TB bacteria is the best way to find out if you have TB disease. If you are taking medicine for TB, testing your …
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… as mild to moderate asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or cystic fibrosis Kidney disease, chronic liver disease such as hepatitis, diabetes, cancer or anemia Health …
