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… Reye syndrome Last updated October 13, 2023 HealthLink BC File … Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is reye syndrome? Reye syndrome is a rare disease that mainly affects children and …
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… Toxic shock syndrome Last updated August 31, 2022 HealthLink BC File … Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is toxic shock syndrome? Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a rare, but serious … of shock including low blood pressure and light-headedness, shortness of breath and a sunburn-like rash. In general, TSS …
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… Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome Last updated September 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File … Spanish Document Vietnamese What is hantavirus pulmonary syndrome? Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) is a severe … symptoms: fever sore muscles headaches nausea vomiting shortness of breath If the disease gets worse, fluid builds …
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… Shaken baby syndrome (SBS) Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … of frustration or overwhelm you. What is shaken baby syndrome? Shaken baby syndrome (SBS) is the name given to … resentment towards the baby look after the baby, even for a short time. Why do babies cry? All babies cry - sometimes it …
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… What is constipation? Constipation is when you have bowel movements (stools) that are hard to pass or happen … than usual for you. You may feel like you need to have a bowel movement but are not able to. Constipation can cause … iron and calcium Health conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome, colorectal cancer, eating disorders, underactive …
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… protect against infection from the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) that causes COVID-19. … cosmetics, skin care products, laxatives, cough syrups and bowel preparation products for colonoscopy. PEG can be an … coronavirus. Symptoms of COVID-19 can include cough, shortness of breath, fever, chills, tiredness and loss of …
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… to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 … Traveller's diarrhea is frequent, loose, or watery bowel movements usually from eating or drinking contaminated … E. coli (ETEC). These bacteria are found in the bowel movements (stool) of infected people. People who use …
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… to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. For information on Reye Syndrome, see HealthLinkBC File #84 Reye Syndrome . It is … the polio virus. Polio can be spread by contact with the bowel movements (stool) of an infected person. This can …
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… to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. For information on Reye Syndrome, see HealthLinkBC File #84 Reye Syndrome . It is … hepatitis A spread? The hepatitis A virus is found in the bowel movements (stool) of infected persons. It can be …
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… to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 … to your health care provider. For more information on Reye Syndrome, see HealthLinkBC File #84 Reye Syndrome . It is … the polio virus. Polio can be spread by contact with the bowel movements (stool) of an infected person. This can …
