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… specific health needs. Uses Remdesivir is used to treat coronavirus disease, also known as COVID-19, for certain patients who are in the hospital. …
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… some people have problems with their lungs from smoking, disease, or infection. When your lungs are unhealthy, your … information section Health Topics 7 Reasons You May Need a COVID-19 Viral Test Acute Bronchitis Acute Respiratory … the Lungs Coping With Cravings When You're Quitting Tobacco Coronavirus (COVID-19) Cough Symptoms in Children Coughs, …
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… the FDA is allowing to be given for emergency use to treat COVID-19. The product is also approved to be used in Canada … or ongoing medical conditions (such as lung or heart disease or diabetes, among others). Talk to your doctor … that nirmatrelvir and ritonavir may help people who have coronavirus stay out of the hospital. This product is not …
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… healthy lifestyle habits this school year. On this page: COVID-19 safe schools Featured topics Your health authority … full time. For more information, visit: BC Centre for Disease Control: Schools Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Government of British …
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… Getting sick from influenza can put you at risk of severe disease and its complications, including getting sick with … other respiratory illnesses including the common cold and COVID-19. If you are sick, stay home until your fever is … flu vaccine, and who is eligible to get it. BC Centre for Disease Control BCCDC provides health promotion and …
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… (TB), except if you are using this medication to treat COVID-19. Your doctor should monitor you for symptoms of TB … with a corticosteroid (such as dexamethasone) to treat coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in hospitalized patients who need …
Medications
… a condition called Neonatal-Onset Multisystem Inflammatory Disease (NOMID). It helps to improve symptoms of the disease … The FDA is allowing the emergency use of anakinra to treat coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in hospitalized patients with pneumonia and who …
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… Testing Last updated October 9, 2024 COVID-19 testing is not recommended for adults and children … information about who needs testing, visit BC Centre for Disease Control: Testing for COVID-19 . Some symptoms could … care provider. For more information, visit BC Centre for Disease Control: COVID-19 illness in children . Rapid …
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… footnote 1 Before or during pregnancy: Flu (influenza), COVID-19, and whooping cough (pertussis) Flu, COVID-19, and whooping cough (pertussis) are dangerous diseases for newborns and young infants. The flu and … on schedule. Having your child vaccinated against diseases does not increase your risk for becoming infected …
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… 6 months and older can get an updated influenza (flu) and COVID-19 vaccine at the same time. For information on … vaccines on time, your child can be protected from many diseases over their lifetime in particular the following: Vaccine Name Diseases Prevented DTaP (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis) …
