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Hepatitis C virus

… cuts or wounds, or bodily fluid containing blood Other less common ways HCV is spread include: Sharing personal care … HCV and still become infected again in the future. The most common symptoms of acute HCV may include: Fever Tiredness …
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Clostridium difficile C difficile

… bacteria may be killed. C. diff bacteria are not killed by common antibiotics and continue to grow, which may cause you … can cause damage to the cells in the intestines. The most common symptom of C. diff infection is diarrhea. In fact, it …
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Mumps

… Mumps is a disease caused by the mumps virus. Mumps was a common childhood disease before immunization. It is now more common in young adults. Mumps can cause encephalitis, an …
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Travellers diarrhea and cholera vaccine

… vaccine? Reactions are usually mild and temporary. The most common reactions are stomach pain, diarrhea, nausea and … Symptoms can begin suddenly and last 3 to 5 days. The most common cause of traveller’s diarrhea is food or water …
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Japanese encephalitis vaccine

… safer to get the vaccine than to get Japanese encephalitis. Common reactions to the vaccine may include soreness, … headache, rash, muscle pain and feeling unwell are also common. Rare reactions include mild encephalitis, dizziness …
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Financial abuse of older adults

… resources, choices and options. Financial abuse is the most commonly reported type of abuse that people may experience … financially abusive or neglectful toward their parent(s). Common examples of financial abuse include: A family member …
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Seniors falls can be prevented

… They are predictable and preventable. Fear of falling is common, but restricting physical activity and movement to … fractures Get a comprehensive eye exam at least once a year Common causes of vision impairment among older adults are …
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Pelvic inflammatory disease PID

… gonorrhea are sexually transmitted infections (STIs) that commonly cause PID. Other infections that are not sexually … do not know they have it. However, when present, the most common symptoms are: Pain in the lower abdomen (usually both …
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Getting rid of rodents rats and mice

… than 20 types of rodents in British Columbia, only 3 cause common domestic or farmyard problems. This includes the: … wild deer mouse. HPS has not been associated with the more common indoor mice. For more information visit HealthLinkBC …
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Cyclospora infection cyclosporiasis

… occur during travel to countries where this parasite is common, such as in Central and South America and Asia. …