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… from Europe, it has been found in Canada for over 100 years but has not been established in Western regions. The … established. While spongy moth populations are detected yearly in B.C., the insect has not become permanently … Island Health Video: “Spongy Moth Aerial Spraying: Is It Safe?” www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzTSmsxkJtc … Spongy moth …
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… chills, night sweats, and fatigue. These are often the first symptoms. Weight loss. Muscle or joint pain. Cough. … such as the lungs, brain, or kidneys. How is it diagnosed? First, your doctor will ask about your medical history and … complications. You may have follow-up visits for months or years to check the health of your heart. What increases your …
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… of breath when you're active. A heart murmur might be the first sign your doctor notices. Acute mitral regurgitation … need some tests to see what kind and level of exercise is safe for you. Try to exercise for at least 2½ hours a week. … to the heart valves. Get an influenza (flu) vaccine every year. And get a pneumococcal vaccine. If you've had one …
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… Cryptosporidium infection in B.C. has decreased in recent years. How can I become infected with Cryptosporidium ? … untreated water, especially during international travel Use safe sex practices and avoid contact with feces during …
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… so that you will be able to collect a urine sample. The first urine of the day is best because bacterial levels will … so that you will be able to collect a urine sample. The first urine of the day is best because bacterial levels will …
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… These include hugging, cuddling, and kissing. How to be safe Tell your doctor if you're having symptoms, such as … These include hugging, cuddling, and kissing. How to be safe Tell your doctor if you're having symptoms, such as …
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… age of 32, he had a massive heart attack. But more than 40 years, 4 bypass surgeries, 30 angioplasties, and a combined … came as a shock. But he was a smoker. And when he had his first bypass surgery a few years later, Alan learned that he … came as a shock. But he was a smoker. And when he had his first bypass surgery a few years later, Alan learned that he …
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… of miscarriage or preterm labour during pregnancy in the first trimester . During the first trimester of pregnancy: Up to 25% of pregnant women … been pregnant before than in women who are pregnant for the first time. Very early spotting sometimes occurs when the …
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… Postpartum seizures are most common during the first 48 hours after delivery. If you have eclampsia, your … begins with a sudden loss of consciousness . During the first 15 to 30 seconds of a seizure, the entire body … After the seizure, the woman will be unresponsive at first but will gradually wake up within 10 to 15 minutes. …
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… glands or lumps under skin How old are you? Less than 12 years Less than 12 years 12 years or older 12 years or older … do not need to call an ambulance unless: You cannot travel safely either by driving yourself or by having someone else … be concerned about the cost. But based on your answers, the safest and quickest way for you to get the care you need is …
