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… Yellow fever vaccine Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … receive and take this with you on your trip. What is yellow fever vaccine? Yellow fever vaccine helps protect against the yellow fever virus. …
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… Rheumatic Fever and the Heart On this page: Overview Overview Rheumatic fever is a bacterial infection that can cause problems with the heart's aortic and mitral valves. Rheumatic fever is caused by certain strains of streptococcal …
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… should I use? A digital thermometer is best for taking temperatures by the armpit and mouth. Fever strips and pacifier thermometers do not give an … when using NCITs. Remember that many factors affect NCIT accuracy and that NCIT readings do not themselves rule in or …
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… Sponge Bath for a Child's Fever On this page: Overview Overview If your child's fever is over 40°C (104°F) , contact your doctor. Before you give a sponge bath to a child who has a fever, give your child an appropriate dose of acetaminophen …
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… Febrile seizures (fever seizures) Last updated May 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File … is a febrile seizure? A febrile seizure, also known as a fever seizure, is a seizure caused by a fever. They can occur when your child has a fever of 38ºC …
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… Yellow Fever and Recommended Immunizations On this page: Overview Overview Yellow fever is a serious viral infection transmitted by … America. Although there is no specific treatment for yellow fever, most cases are mild, and those affected recover …
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… Legionnaires' Disease and Pontiac Fever On this page: Conditions Basics … Basics What are Legionnaires' disease and Pontiac fever? Legionnaires' disease is a type of pneumonia . It is … cause a less severe, flu-like condition known as Pontiac fever. How are they spread? People usually get Legionnaires' …
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… Immunizations That May Cause Fever On this page: Overview Overview Short-term, mild … to immunizations are common. Immunizations that may cause a fever include: Diphtheria, tetanus, acellular pertussis … or diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus (DPT). Babies can have a fever of up to 39.5°C (103.1°F) axillary. within 2 to 3 …
