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… As people age, they may be at much higher risk of severe disease and complications from influenza. For this reason, … vaccine, seniors should be immunized against pneumococcal disease. The pneumococcal vaccine protects against …
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… What is West Nile virus? West Nile virus (WNV) is a disease usually spread between birds by mosquitoes. … on a case-by-case basis. For more information BC Centre for Disease Control: West Nile Virus (WNV) www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/west-nile-virus-wnv Government of …
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… are also found in the stool of infected people and the disease is spread in the same way. In addition, cholera … can live in the water of certain coastal areas, and the disease can be spread by eating raw or undercooked seafood …
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… doctors find and treat eye problems. Doctors can see if a disease is getting worse or if treatment is working. You may … blood vessels that are not normal, which are part of this disease. Your vision is getting worse and your doctor wants … doctors find and treat eye problems. Doctors can see if a disease is getting worse or if treatment is working. You may …
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… other conditions, such as heart failure or liver or kidney disease. How is it diagnosed? Many different health problems … doctor thinks your pleurisy may be caused by an autoimmune disease such as lupus or rheumatoid arthritis, he or she may … other conditions, such as heart failure or liver or kidney disease. How is it diagnosed? Many different health problems …
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… such as a bowel obstruction, liver problems, gallbladder disease, or cancer. Treatment depends on what is causing the … such as a bowel obstruction, liver problems, gallbladder disease, or cancer. Treatment depends on what is causing the …
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… or in people who have untreated or undertreated Graves' disease . The problem usually happens after a stressful … or in people who have untreated or undertreated Graves' disease . The problem usually happens after a stressful …
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… Open/close information section Health Topics Black Lung Disease Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Coping With Osteoarthritis … Open/close information section Health Topics Black Lung Disease Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Coping With Osteoarthritis …
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… and can be deadly. Deafness. Antibiotics can keep the disease from getting worse in an infected baby. But … and can be deadly. Deafness. Antibiotics can keep the disease from getting worse in an infected baby. But …
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… brain tumour, brain infections, scar tissue, and other diseases that affect the brain. These same conditions may … brain tumour, brain infections, scar tissue, and other diseases that affect the brain. These same conditions may …
