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… 30 per cent of people. They are also found in the vagina of about 10 to 20 per cent of women. These bacteria are usually …
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… by the bacteria and can affect all body organs. In B.C., about 1 in 20 cases of invasive GAS infections result in …
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… brain damage, kidney damage, deafness, and loss of limbs. About 1 in 10 people who get the disease will die. Vaccines …
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… and spreads to the chest, arms and legs. The rash lasts about 4 to 7 days. There may also be small white spots …
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… Enterococci are bacteria found in the stomach and bowels of about 19 out of every 20 healthy people. They are also …
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… over the next 3 days, seek medical attention If the burn is about the size of 7 of your child’s handprints, or bigger, …
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… Osteoporosis Stroke Women need to be especially careful about consuming alcohol, because they tend to be more at …
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… ready-to-use slide presentations can help you teach others about the Guidelines for Food and Beverage Sales in B.C. …
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… include brain damage, deafness, and loss of limbs. About 1 in 20 people who get sick may die. Meningococcal …
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… provider or registered dietitian if you have questions about amounts of fibre that are right for you. Vegetables …