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… unless you expressly consent otherwise. We do not disclose your information to other public bodies or individuals … Internet sites. To provide reliable and continuously updated health information, the Ministry selected Healthwise, … also being added as links from selected Healthwise topics. Due to the vast quantities of valuable information contained …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is pertussis? Pertussis, or whooping cough, is a … 1 year of age. Each year in Canada, 1 to 3 deaths occur due to pertussis, mostly in babies less than 3 months of age … as diphtheria, polio and tetanus and are free as part of your child’s routine immunizations. A pertussis vaccine is …
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… Nervous System Problems On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … area of the nervous system is involved. They also depend on what's causing the problem. These problems may occur slowly … of both sexes, you may need to go through this triage tool twice (once as "male" and once as "female"). This will …
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… Sun safety for children Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 26 Download PDF … umbrella if you can’t find a shady spot. If you cannot keep your child out of the sun, make sure to protect their skin … or glass corrective lenses checked for UV protection. What are other risks? Skin cancer can develop in any skin …
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… On this page: Overview Overview What happens when you are sick If you have diabetes, other illnesses can make your blood sugar go up. This can be dangerous. When you're … Emergencies Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) Adaptation Date: 6/14/2023 Adapted By: HealthLink BC Adaptation …
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… Conditions Basics Conditions Basics What is hand-foot-and-mouth disease? Hand-foot-and-mouth … sneezing. It can also spread through contact with infected stool or blister fluid. This can happen while changing … the incubation period. What are the symptoms? At first your child may feel tired, get a sore throat, or have a …
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… page: What is generalized anxiety disorder? Generalized anxiety … are small or not important. This type of worry disrupts your life most days. Everyone gets worried or anxious at … Disorder Stress Relief and Relaxation Adaptation Date: 6/14/2023 Adapted By: HealthLink BC Adaptation …
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… page: What is whooping cough? Whooping cough (pertussis) is a … with other respiratory infections. How is it diagnosed? Your doctor will ask you about your symptoms and do a … Respiratory Problems, Age 12 and Older Adaptation Date: 6/14/2023 Adapted By: HealthLink BC Adaptation …
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… Check-ups and tests in the second trimester Last updated August 10, 2013 During your second trimester, you’ll see your doctor or midwife … the baby’s development and position Provides estimated due date (helpful if you’re unsure about the date of your …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is cryptococcal disease? Cryptococcal disease, also … these symptoms especially for long periods of time, talk to your health care provider. Your health care provider can … suppress their immune system Have a weakened immune system due to diseases such as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), …
