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… is Zika virus? Zika virus infection, also called Zika virus disease, is caused by a virus which is spread by the bite of … is currently being carried out at the B. C. Centre for Disease Control Public Health Laboratory and the National … through your doctor. Useful resources BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) The BCCDC provides provincial and …
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… own blood before surgery. Key points to remember Getting a disease from a blood transfusion is very rare in Canada. The … this choice to protect themselves from the risks of disease or mismatched blood that are linked to blood … but not the blood you banked. How likely are you to get a disease from a blood transfusion? Getting a viral infection, …
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… is the most important thing you can do to slow down the disease and improve your quality of life. Smoking is linked … stay smoke-free increases. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The most common cause of COPD is smoking. … is the most important thing you can do to slow down the disease and improve your quality of life. Smoking is linked …
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… a medicine called a statin to help prevent coronary artery disease and lower your risk of heart attack and stroke. … be a decision for you if you do not have coronary artery disease and have not had a heart attack or a stroke . If you have been diagnosed with coronary artery disease or peripheral arterial disease (PAD) or if you have …
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… child had any recent injury or been diagnosed with any new disease or condition? Yes ___ No ___ If yes, fill in the following information. Injury, condition, or disease Health professional who diagnosed the condition What … child had any recent injury or been diagnosed with any new disease or condition? Yes ___ No ___ If yes, fill in the …
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… conditions that affect the skin of the face, and other diseases. Infections Infections that can cause facial … gland (parotitis). This gland is located near the ear. Lyme disease . This is an infection that's spread by the … gland (parotitis). This gland is located near the ear. Lyme disease . This is an infection that's spread by the …
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… contagious illness caused by a type of herpes virus. Fifth disease . This rash on the face looks like the cheeks have … cap. Rashes that may require a visit to a doctor include: Lyme disease. It's caused by a type of bacteria carried by … cap. Rashes that may require a visit to a doctor include: Lyme disease. It's caused by a type of bacteria carried by …
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… leading to diastolic heart failure. Coronary artery disease. Coronary artery disease can narrow the arteries that supply blood to the … leading to diastolic heart failure. Coronary artery disease. Coronary artery disease can narrow the arteries …
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… air pollutants. For more information, see  BC Centre for Disease Control: Wildfire Smoke . On this page: Emergency … see: Government of British Columbia: Air BC Centre for Disease Control: Wildfire Smoke Government of British … (HealthLinkBC File #49f) Useful resources BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) Information about wildfire smoke, …
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… written information or instructions to help me care for the disease or condition I have, such as instructions about … written information or instructions to help me care for the disease or condition I have, such as instructions about …