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… contaminated by rodents, you may get a foodborne illness. Diseases can also be spread if you are bitten by a rodent, … .Ticks and fleas carried by rodents can also spread diseases. For more information on tick bites, visit HealthLinkBC File #01 Tick bites and disease . Is it easy to find rodents? Rats and mice are easy …
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… against the yellow fever virus. Yellow fever is a viral disease spread by infected mosquitoes. The vaccine is … 60 years of age and older People with a history of thymus disease or disorder, including myasthenia gravis, thymoma, … mosquito bites, see HealthLinkBC File #41f Malaria Prevention . Mature minor consent It is recommended that …
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… all vaccines on time, your child can be protected from many diseases over a lifetime. Immunization has saved more lives … 4 to 12 years of age who are not immunized against these diseases may also get the MMRV vaccine as a series of 2 … rubella and varicella which are serious and sometimes fatal diseases. When you get your child immunized, you help …
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… as mild to moderate asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or cystic fibrosis Kidney disease, chronic liver disease such as hepatitis, diabetes, … such as people with severe brain damage, spinal cord injury, seizures or neuromuscular disorders Those who are …
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… such as tamoxifen (Nolvadex), radiation therapy, and injury to the lymph nodes can also cause it. This type is … swelling, and protecting your affected limb and skin from injury. For example, propping up your affected arm or leg … increase swelling. Protect the area below the surgery from injury, even many years after surgery. If you've had lymph …
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… MS, but it may help to decrease the number of episodes of disease worsening (relapses) and slow the worsening of the disease. How To Use Read the Medication Guide and, if … alcohol. Change the injection site each time to lessen injury under the skin. Do not inject into skin that is …
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… might have an STI, use a condom to help protect against disease. They may cause changes in your period. You may have … might have an STI, use a condom to help protect against disease. They may cause changes in your period. You may have …
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… dislodges can be accidentally swallowed or inhaled, causing injury or requiring surgical removal. … dislodges can be accidentally swallowed or inhaled, causing injury or requiring surgical removal. …
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… terror. Instead, reassure and hold your child to prevent injury. If your child sleepwalks, keep the windows locked … terror. Instead, reassure and hold your child to prevent injury. If your child sleepwalks, keep the windows locked …
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… fusion is often needed to keep the spine stable after injury, infection, or a tumour. In general, studies don't … clots that may also lead to pulmonary embolism . Nerve injury. Graft rejection. Infection. Excessive bleeding. … fusion is often needed to keep the spine stable after injury, infection, or a tumour. In general, studies don't …
