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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is measles? Measles is a serious illness caused by the … kissing someone who has the virus can also put you at risk. What are the symptoms? Symptoms of measles include fever, … 7 days after a person is infected with the measles virus. What if I have been exposed to measles? If you have been …
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… Document Spanish Document Tagalog Document Vietnamese What is Tuberculosis (TB)? TB is a serious disease caused by … on TB, visit HealthLinkBC File #51a Tuberculosis (TB) . What is sputum? Sputum (or phlegm) is mucus that you cough … for your tuberculosis test on BCCDC’s YouTube channel. What should I do with my sputum bottles? Bring the sputum …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is reye syndrome? Reye syndrome is a rare disease that … or as recommended by your health care provider. What are the symptoms of reye syndrome? Symptoms of Reye … infant death syndrome (SIDS) or a psychiatric illness. What is the treatment? Early diagnosis and treatment in a …
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… of every 750) who are found to have one of these disorders. What will my baby be screened for? Your baby will be … Intellectual disability or developmental delay Shock Unexpected death Blood disorders: Blood disorders happen when … or by your midwife at home if you have a home birth. What if I go home with my baby less than 24 hours after …
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… immunization record at www.immunizationrecord.gov.bc.ca . What is the meningococcal quadrivalent conjugate vaccine? … File #23b Meningococcal Quadrivalent Vaccines . What is meningococcal infection? Meningococcal infection is … number. It is important to always report all serious or unexpected reactions to your health care provider. Who should …
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… food and eating. Healthy eating is about more than just what we eat. It’s also about how we eat. You and your child … roles at meal and snack times. Your role is to decide what foods to offer, when to serve them and where. Your … learn how to eat well and makes mealtimes more enjoyable. What should I offer my child to eat? Offer your child …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is a vaginal yeast infection? A vaginal yeast infection … infection caused by the overgrowth of yeast in the vagina. What causes vaginal yeast infections? Vaginal yeast … treatment. Both men and women can get yeast infections. What are the symptoms? Symptoms of a vaginal yeast infection …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is chronic hepatitis? Chronic hepatitis is an … drinking coffee if you don’t drink or tolerate it. What if I am too tired to prepare meals? It can be hard to … Put the leftovers in the freezer to have at another meal. What if I’m losing weight? If you are underweight, losing …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What are opioids? Opioids are a class of drug or medication … used and in ways that are well understood and managed. What is an opioid overdose? An opioid drug overdose happens … are now the leading cause of unnatural deaths in B.C. What is naloxone? Naloxone is a drug that can temporarily …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is mumps? Mumps is a disease caused by the mumps virus. … kissing someone who has the virus can also put you at risk. What are the symptoms? Symptoms may include fever, sore … can appear from 12 to 25 days after mumps virus infection. What if I have been exposed to mumps? If you have been …
