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… 9 to 14 years of age need 2 doses given at least 6 months apart. People who start a series when they are 15 years of … active and coming in contact with HPV because the vaccines prevent infection but do not clear it. What are the benefits … females who have never been infected with HPV, the vaccines prevent almost 100% of cases of cervical cancer caused by …
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… smartphones through the WeatherCAN app for any/all of the pre-selected locations. For more information For more … ces/emergency-preparedness-response-recovery/embc/preparedbc/preparedbc-guides/preparedbc_extreme_heat_guide.pdf For more information on …
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… symptoms include difficultly breathing or a drop in blood pressure. Symptoms of anaphylaxsis can include any of the … trouble swallowing Heart : signs of a drop in blood pressure like weak pulse, feeling faint, dizzy or … is important to respond right away. Do not wait. Give the prescribed medication called epinephrine (eh-puh-NEH-fren) …
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… symptoms include difficulty breathing or a drop in blood pressure. Symptoms of anaphylaxis can include any of the … trouble swallowing Heart : signs of a drop in blood pressure like weak pulse, feeling faint, dizzy or … is important to respond right away. Do not wait. Give the prescribed medication called epinephrine (eh-puh-NEH-fren) …
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… Particulate matter and outdoor air pollution Last updated … Short-term health impacts include: Worsening symptoms of pre-existing lung or heart conditions Increased health care use such as emergency room visits and hospital stays Premature (early) death, particularly among people who have …
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… greater risk of illness when higher levels of arsenic are present. Long-term exposure to even relatively low amounts … level considered minor. For this reason, consider taking precautions with your drinking water even if the arsenic … has no odour or taste. Only a chemical test can detect the presence of arsenic. Most private wells do not have routine …
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… to a specialist for further testing. Early treatment can prevent very serious liver disease, liver cancer, or the need for a liver transplant. How can I prevent passing HCV on to others? HCV is spread through … virus transmission Practice safer sex. Talk with your partner(s) about being tested for sexually transmitted and …
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… (TB) is a serious disease caused by a germ (bacteria) that spreads through the air when a person with untreated TB … TB usually affects the lungs but can also affect other parts of the body like glands, bones, joints, kidneys, the … organs. TB is curable. In British Columbia, medicines to prevent or cure TB are free through Provincial TB Services …
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… Vietnamese If you have untreated TB disease that can spread from person to person (TB disease in the lungs or … with other people. Home isolation will help stop the spread to others. Young children and people with weak immune … TB usually affects the lungs but can also affect other parts of the body like glands, bones, joints, kidneys, the …
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… TB is a serious disease caused by a germ (bacteria) that spreads through the air. TB usually affects the lungs but can also affect other parts of the body like glands, bones, joints, kidneys, the … organs. TB is curable. In British Columbia, medicines to prevent or cure TB are free through Provincial TB Services …
