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… Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Last updated October 9, 2024 Coronavirus disease … like influenza (flu). Stay home if you feel sick and take prevention measures to limit the spread of infection. For … and Self-Monitoring Government of Canada: COVID-19: Prevention and risks If you still have symptoms more than 3 …
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… COVID-19 mRNA vaccines Last updated October 10, 2024 … the last 50 years than any other health measure. What are COVID-19 mRNA vaccines? The COVID-19 mRNA vaccines (Moderna (Spikevax) and …
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… Malaria prevention Last updated December 28, 2022 HealthLink BC File … with children (#41d) Traveller's diarrhea (#41e) Malaria prevention (#41f) The pregnant traveller (#41g) Japanese … Traveller’s diarrhea and cholera vaccine (#41k) … Malaria prevention …
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… Pressure Injuries On this page: Prevention When to Call a Doctor Treatment Overview … What are pressure injuries? A pressure injury on the skin is caused by constant pressure to that … damages the skin and underlying tissues, creating an injury. This can happen when you lie in bed or sit in a …
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… At one time or another, everyone has had a minor facial injury that caused pain, swelling, or bruising. Home … Head injuries may occur at the same time as a facial injury. So be sure to check for symptoms of a head injury. Types of injuries Facial injuries may be caused by a …
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… Check Your Symptoms Overview Everyone has had a minor elbow injury. You may have bumped your " funny bone " at the back … pain. Some people may not recall having had a specific injury, especially if symptoms began slowly or during … as sports or play, or are the result of falls. The risk for injury is higher in contact sports such as wrestling, …
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… often develop from everyday wear and tear, overuse, or an injury. Leg injuries are most likely to occur during: Sports … occur during sports or play or from falls. The risk for injury is higher in contact sports, such as wrestling, … ankles, and feet are the most affected body areas. Any injury that occurs at the end of a long bone near a joint …
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… often are caused by everyday wear and tear, overuse, or an injury. Arm injuries are often caused by: Sports or hobbies. … or play or from falling down. The chance of having an injury is higher in contact sports, such as wrestling, … wrists, hands, and fingers are injured most often. An injury to the end of a long bone near a joint may harm the …
