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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is measles? Measles is a serious illness caused by the … spread? Measles is very contagious and spreads easily. When an infected person breathes, coughs, or sneezes, the … can survive in small droplets in the air for several hours. You can become infected when you breathe in these droplets …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is genital herpes? Genital herpes is a sexually … their genitals). The chance of passing herpes is highest when there is an active outbreak (when sores or blisters, or … fingers, joints, throat, colon, liver, lungs or brain. If you are pregnant, and you or your partner have a history of …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is mumps? Mumps is a disease caused by the mumps virus. … disease before immunization. It is now more common in young adults. Mumps can cause encephalitis, an inflammation … from the mouth, nose, or throat of an infected person. When an infected person coughs or sneezes, the virus spreads …
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… Document Tagalog Document Ukrainian Document Vietnamese What is heat-related illness? Too much heat can be harmful to your health. Heat-related illness is the result of your body … human body maintains a temperature of about 37°C (98.6°F). When your body temperature rises, heat is released through …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What are waterborne infections? Waterborne infections are … waterborne infections spread? Waterborne infections spread when drinking water contains: Animal or human waste (feces) … system and leave the body through feces (waste). If you do get sick, how you feel depends on the type of …
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… pollution can get trapped in mountain valleys, especially when temperatures are cooler The amount of common air … dioxide in B.C. communities with large, industrial sources. What is sulphur dioxide (SO2)? Sulphur dioxide is a highly … Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) are at greater risk. Young children and older adults are also at risk. Symptoms …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is bacterial vaginosis (BV)? Bacterial vaginosis (BV) … The vagina normally contains harmless bacteria. BV occurs when that bacteria over-grows. What are the symptoms? If you have bacterial vaginosis, you may not have any symptoms …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is a febrile seizure? A febrile seizure, also known as … seizure, is a seizure caused by a fever. They can occur when your child has a fever of 38ºC (100.4ºF) or higher. During a …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What are the risks of drinking during pregnancy? There are a number of risks for you and your developing baby if you drink alcohol when you are pregnant. Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder …
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… who drink only formula do not need a vitamin D supplement. When do I offer solid foods to my baby? Start offering solid foods to your baby at around 6 months. All babies need more nutrients … of foods. How much food does my baby need? While you decide what foods to offer, let your baby decide how much to eat. …
