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… 1,000 cases) Because of immunization, measles is now a rare disease in Canada. Most cases occur in unimmunized people, … the virus. The airborne spread of measles virus makes the disease very contagious. Sharing food, drinks or cigarettes, … have been exposed to the measles virus and have not had the disease or received 2 doses of a measles vaccine, you should …
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… such as blood flow problems (peripheral arterial disease), kidney disease, thyroid disease, and multiple sclerosis. Standing on a hard surface …
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… Overview Type 1 diabetes is a lifelong disease that currently has no cure. Your child needs to take … diabetes. Such settings can help children learn about their disease and about how to manage it. Also, the camp setting … self-care but also provides a greater understanding of the disease and why it's important to treat it. Support for you …
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… Information What is tetanus? Tetanus is a disease caused by a bacterial infection. The bacteria make a … most people have had shots to prevent tetanus, so the disease is relatively rare. People who have never been … After you've had tetanus, you are not immune to the disease. You could get infected again. So keep getting …
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… government. Visit www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/avian-influenza-h5n1/s… for more information. U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Visit … MD - Internal Medicine Leslie Tengelsen PhD, DVM - Zoonotic Disease Current as of: October 31, 2022 Author: Healthwise …
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… rosacea? Rosacea (say "roh-ZAY-shuh") is a very common skin disease that affects people over the age of 30. It causes … most people can control their symptoms and keep the disease from getting worse. Redness and breakouts can be … visit, and discuss what you can do to help control the disease. Protect your face. Try to stay out of the sun …
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… This syndrome raises your risk for coronary artery disease (CAD) . It also increases your risk for diabetes. … goal of treatment is to reduce your risk of coronary artery disease (CAD) and diabetes. The first approaches in treating … or high blood sugar. Coronary Artery Disease Healthy Eating for Children High Blood Pressure High …
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… What is dengue fever? Dengue (say "DEN-gay") fever is a disease caused by a virus that is carried by mosquitoes. … in many countries in Latin America and Southeast Asia. The disease also occurs in Africa, parts of the Middle East, the … from the Government of Canada, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the World Health …
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… risk may be greater in older adults or if you have heart disease or increased risk for heart disease (for example, due to smoking, family history of heart disease, or conditions such as high blood pressure or …
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… medication should be used only to treat cancer or severe diseases caused by an overactive immune system (such as … body's ability to fight infections) and stomach/intestinal disease (such as bleeding) when used at the same time as … may also be used for lupus, psoriatic arthritis, Crohn's disease, and ectopic pregnancy. How To Use Read the Patient …
