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… children Pregnant women Older adults People with a chronic disease People more sensitive to waterborne illnesses can … low of getting Toxoplasmosis through drinking water, this disease is a concern for pregnant women. For more …
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… and very young children, people who have lung or heart diseases, certain chronic health conditions or weakened … failure, and more complications in persons with chronic diseases Prevention Frequent hand washing Yearly influenza …
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… West Nile virus? West Nile virus, also known as WNV, is a disease usually spread by mosquitoes. Mosquitoes can become … on tick bites, see HealthLinkBC File #01 Tick bites and disease . Is DEET safe? Yes, products containing DEET are …
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… Overview To stay at a healthy weight and prevent disease, Canada's Food Guide recommends that you make it a … healthy eating help keep you well, and lower your risk for disease. Here are things you can do to make healthy eating a … . … Overview To stay at a healthy weight and prevent disease, Canada's Food Guide recommends that you make it a …
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… health problems include high blood pressure, ulcers, liver disease, anxiety, sleep problems, and depression. footnote 1 … good friend, leaving your home, or being diagnosed with a disease can trigger substance use. If a life-changing event … health problems include high blood pressure, ulcers, liver disease, anxiety, sleep problems, and depression. footnote 1 …
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… as natural vitamins. No supplement has been proved to cure diseases such as cancer, diabetes , heart disease , or digestive problems. If it sounds too good to be … as natural vitamins. No supplement has been proved to cure diseases such as cancer, diabetes , heart disease , or …
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… and Bennett's Principles and Practice of Infectious Diseases , 8th ed., vol. 2, pp. 3122–3153. Philadelphia: … and Bennett's Principles and Practice of Infectious Diseases , 8th ed., vol. 2, pp. 3122–3153. Philadelphia: … and Bennett's Principles and Practice of Infectious Diseases , 8th ed., vol. 2, pp. 3122–3153. Philadelphia: …
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… Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the World Health … treatment website ( www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/zika-virus.html ) to learn more. The U.S. CDC at … until you feel better. If you have kidney, heart, or liver disease and have to limit fluids, talk with your doctor …
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… The rotavirus vaccine helps protect against rotavirus disease . Vomiting can also be caused by an infection in … take medicine that weakens his or her immune system ? Yes Disease or medicine that causes immune system problems No Disease or medicine that causes immune system problems Does …
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… how you are feeling. Chronic Kidney Disease Hemodialysis Current as of: March 1, 2023 … how you are feeling. Chronic Kidney Disease Hemodialysis Current as of: March 1, 2023 …