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… Overview Cause Symptoms What Happens What Increases Your Risk When To Call Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview … where other people may have active TB. Have poor access to health care, such as homeless people and migrant farm … even know you have an infection. In a person who has a healthy immune system, the body usually fights the infection …
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… mild to severe. Getting sick from influenza can put you at risk of severe disease and its complications, including … the common cold and COVID-19. Use  the BC COVID-19 Self-Assessment Tool  to find out if you or your family members … are and more, see  Facts about Influenza (the Flu) (HealthLinkBC File #12b) . Who should get an influenza …
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Healthy Diet Guidelines for a Healthy Heart On this page: … is best. This is especially important for people who are at risk for or already have high blood pressure. Try to limit … guidelines for the prevention, diagnosis, risk assessment, and treatment of hypertension in adults and …
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… Overview Cause Symptoms What Happens What Increases Your Risk When To Call Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview … a similar illness have occurred in the area and the local health unit reports a flu outbreak. In some cases, the … or get pneumonia. Or the flu infection may make an existing health problem worse. If you think you have the flu, your …
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… Hearing Loss On this page: Health Tools Cause Prevention Symptoms What Happens When to … is severe. Here are some steps you can take to lower your risk of noise-induced hearing loss. Be aware of and avoid … volume on the stereo, TV, or car radio, and especially on personal listening devices with earphones or ear buds. Don't …
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… pressure monitor, keep in mind that it is important for a health professional to properly size the cuff, which fits … Hypertension Canada's 2018 guidelines for diagnosis, risk assessment, prevention, and treatment of hypertension in …
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… Roseola Last updated March 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 83 Download PDF Document English … children have these symptoms. When should my child see a health care provider? You cannot be sure your child has … not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to …
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… Swimmer's itch Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 52 Download PDF Document English … in B.C., and the northern United States. Who has a higher risk of getting swimmer’s itch? Young children who wade and … you can take: Speak with other visitors to the area, local health officers or parks representatives about the water …
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… Check Your Symptoms Overview A healthy body temperature is maintained by the nervous system … often caused or made worse by dehydration and fatigue. Your risk goes up if you exercise during hot weather, work … Male Female Female Why do we ask this question? The medical assessment of symptoms is based on the body parts you have. …
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… Herpes Tests On this page: Test Overview Health Tools Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Test Overview A herpes … what treatment might be best for you and your partner(s). Health Tools Health Tools help you make wise health