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… people as much as you can so that you don't spread the disease. Anyone who has measles should stay out of school, … 1 , footnote 2 Measles is one of the most easily spread diseases. Outbreaks can easily occur. For instance, a person … people as much as you can so that you don't spread the disease. Anyone who has measles should stay out of school, …
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… the vaccines on time, your child can be protected from many diseases over a lifetime. Immunization has saved more lives … stays in the body for a long time, it can cause serious disease including permanent liver damage (cirrhosis). …
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… on how to talk to your partner(s), visit the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) Smart Sex Resource … Gonorrhea (#08a) Urethritis (#08b) Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) (#08c) Genital herpes (#08d) Syphilis (#08e) …
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… HIV, hepatitis B or hepatitis C infection, or chronic liver disease Had a stem cell transplant Will have or had a liver … of the vaccine within 14 days of the exposure to prevent disease. This is provided for free. The vaccine is …
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… who have anemia feel tired or weak, and may have a racing heartbeat and trouble catching their breath. Why is folate … gastrointestinal conditions such as Crohn's or Celiac disease, gastric bypass surgery, advanced liver disease or receive kidney dialysis You struggle with drug or …
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… hepatitis C virus, fatty liver and alcohol-related liver disease. Over time, people with chronic hepatitis may … can support liver health. For people with fatty liver disease, modest weight loss may help slow liver damage. If …
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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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… medicine specialist Hyperbaric physician Infectious disease specialist Internist Interventional cardiologist … Team Choosing a Health Care Provider Coronary Artery Disease: Roles of Different Doctors Eye Care Specialists … medicine specialist Hyperbaric physician Infectious disease specialist Internist Interventional cardiologist …
