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… Health care workers are at risk of exposure to infectious diseases while at work. Many diseases can be prevented with immunization. Getting … in Canada. Cases are associated with dirty wounds, animal bites and contaminated drug injection equipment. Measles, …
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… is rabies? Rabies is a very serious and almost always fatal disease caused by a rabies virus. The virus infects the … What are the symptoms of rabies in people? Symptoms of the disease include: Headache Fever Increasing difficulty in … bat or another animal that seems sick and behaves strangely bites or scratches you, you may have been exposed to rabies. …
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… with slow, deliberate movements. Insect Bites and Stings and Spider Bites Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: … with slow, deliberate movements. Insect Bites and Stings and Spider Bites Current as of: …
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… Allergies to Insect Stings Insect Bites and Stings and Spider Bites Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: … Allergies to Insect Stings Insect Bites and Stings and Spider Bites Current as of: …
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… against the yellow fever virus. Yellow fever is a viral disease spread by infected mosquitoes. The vaccine is … 60 years of age and older People with a history of thymus disease or disorder, including myasthenia gravis, thymoma, … person to person. For information on preventing mosquito bites, see HealthLinkBC File #41f Malaria Prevention . …
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… of birthmarks are there? Salmon patches (also called stork bites, angel kisses, and macular stains). Salmon patches are … of birthmarks are there? Salmon patches (also called stork bites, angel kisses, and macular stains). Salmon patches are …
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… diabetes, a weakened immune system , peripheral arterial disease, or any surgical hardware in the area? "Hardware" … include a bite, a cut, a puncture, a burn, a scrape, insect bites, or any injury that may cause broken skin. You may … make the bandage easier to remove. If available, use a non-stick dressing. There are many bandage products available. Be …
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… healthier recipes using resources such as Bake Better Bites and Tips and Recipes for Quantity Cooking . Use … sugar *Based on "Sensational Substitutes" from Bake Better Bites: Recipes and Tips for Healthier Baked Goods , pg 5. … dialing 8-1-1 or Email a HealthLinkBC Dietitian Bake Better Bites: Recipes and Tips for Healthier Baked Goods (PDF 2.43 …
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… peel, and call your doctor. Insect Bites and Stings and Spider Bites Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: … peel, and call your doctor. Insect Bites and Stings and Spider Bites Current as of: …
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… prefer to eat the same food until it's gone or alternate bites with another food. Caregiving: … prefer to eat the same food until it's gone or alternate bites with another food. Caregiving: …
