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… information section Health Topics Accidental Needle Sticks Acid Burns Acne Acne: Treatment With Alpha Hydroxy … to Tattoo Dye Alopecia Areata Anal Fissure Animal and Human Bites Animal and Human Bites: When Stitches Are Needed … Procedures Cottonmouth (Water Moccasin) Cradle Cap Crohn's Disease: Problems Outside the Digestive Tract Cryosurgery …
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… skin and clothing. Some repellents are also helpful against ticks. Repellents work by discouraging insects from landing … be used when you are outdoors to protect against insect bites. Insect bites are often itchy or irritating, and can … West Nile virus? West Nile virus, also known as WNV, is a disease usually spread by mosquitoes. Mosquitoes can become …
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… dusk to dawn. Use mosquito netting to protect yourself from bites while you sleep. Motor vehicle crashes are a leading … you visited and whether you think you may have gotten a disease. Many diseases don't show up right away. And some … be safe. Insect-borne disease Mosquitoes, flies, fleas, and ticks all spread disease such as malaria , Lyme disease , …
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… minor injuries, see our First Aid Learning Centre. Insect bites and stings Spring is the start of insect season. Learn … Bites Insect Repellents and DEET (HealthLinkBC File #96) Tick Bites and Disease (HealthLinkBC File #01) Toxic Reaction to Insect or …
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… Anger, Hostility, and Violent Behaviour Animal and Human Bites Antihistamines Anxiety Arm Injuries Arm Problems, … Taking Care of Your Stitches or Staples Tattoo Problems Tick Bites Ticks: How to Avoid and Remove Ticks Toe, Foot, and Ankle …
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… Cancer Pain Decongestants Influenza (Seasonal Flu) Insect Bites and Stings and Spider Bites Non-Steroidal … and Other Throat Problems Tendon Injury (Tendinopathy) Tick Bites Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: … and Other Throat Problems Tendon Injury (Tendinopathy) Tick Bites Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: …
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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 … disease. It's caused by a type of bacteria carried by deer ticks in some areas. A specific expanding red rash usually … transport to the hospital. Rash, Age 12 and Older Tick Bites Insect Bites and Stings and Spider Bites Self-Care …
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… contaminated by rodents, you may get a foodborne illness. Diseases can also be spread if you are bitten by a rodent, … visit HealthLinkBC File #36 Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome .Ticks and fleas carried by rodents can also spread diseases. For more information on tick bites, visit HealthLinkBC File #01 Tick bites and disease . …
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… Pink Eye + - First Aid Allergic Reaction Animal and Human Bites Burns and Electric Shock Burns to the Eye Change in … Suicidal Thoughts or Threats Swallowed or Inhaled Objects Tick Bites + - Hair and Forehead Confusion, Memory Loss, and … Snake and Lizard Bites Sunburn Swelling Tattoo Problems Tick Bites Click to flip body image to back view. Click to …
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… . Rashes may also occur as a symptom of a more serious disease, such as liver disease, kidney disease, or some … the tool asks the right questions for you. Do you have a tick bite? Yes Tick bite No Tick bite Have you been bitten … to call 9-1-1 for medical transport to the hospital. Insect Bites and Stings and Spider Bites Tick Bites Rash, Age 11 …
