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… Q fever Last updated October 4, 2024 HealthLink BC File number … Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is Q fever? Q fever is a disease that spreads from animals to humans. It …
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… Yellow fever vaccine Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … receive and take this with you on your trip. What is yellow fever vaccine? Yellow fever vaccine helps protect against the yellow fever virus. …
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… Febrile seizures (fever seizures) Last updated May 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File … is a febrile seizure? A febrile 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 …
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… necrotizing fasciitis. Less commonly, GAS can also cause scarlet fever, rheumatic fever and a form of kidney disease called … File #60 Necrotizing fasciitis (flesh-eating disease) . Scarlet fever usually starts with a red rash on the body, …
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… of pain and swelling with redness at the site of a wound. Fever may also occur. The pain is often far greater than you … don’t get sick. These bacteria can also cause strep throat, scarlet fever, skin infections and rheumatic fever. It is not fully …
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… is best for taking temperatures by the armpit and mouth. Fever strips and pacifier thermometers do not give an … Several factors influence the ability of NCITs to detect fever accurately, including: Relative humidity Significant … the armpit) The armpit method is usually used to check for fever in newborns and young children: Place the tip of the …
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… sick. What are the symptoms? A child with roseola has a fever and their temperature rises suddenly, sometimes higher … in temperature may cause a febrile seizure, also known as a fever seizure. Although a seizure can be very scary, it … within 3 to 5 days. About 24 hours after your child’s fever has gone away, the roseola rash develops. You will see …
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… visit HealthLinkBC File #33 Hepatitis A vaccine. Typhoid fever vaccine Typhoid Fever is a serious and life-threatening infection caused by … information, visit HealthLinkBC File #07a Rabies . Yellow fever vaccine Yellow Fever is a serious and life-threatening …
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… symptoms vary from mild to severe, and can include: Fever, Headache, Muscle pain, Runny nose, Sore throat, … after a person is first exposed to the influenza virus. Fever and other symptoms can usually last up to 7 to 10 … you are sick Drink extra fluids to replace those lost from fever Avoid smoking and ask others not to smoke in the house …
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… risk. What are the symptoms? Symptoms may include a rash, fever, joint aches, headache, discomfort, runny nose and … What should I do if I think I have rubella? If you have fever and a rash and think you may have rubella, especially … such as water, juice and soup, especially if you have a fever Get plenty of rest Treat the fever (if there is one) …
