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Severe allergic reaction Anaphylaxis

… Skin: hives, swelling (face, lips, tongue), itching, warmth, redness, rash Respiratory (breathing) : coughing, … or hay fever-like symptoms (runny, itchy nose and watery eyes, sneezing), trouble swallowing Gastrointestinal …
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Special Health Concerns During Pregnancy

… go away blurred vision spots or stars in front of your eyes pain in the upper right side of your abdomen If you …
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Child Safety Preventing Falls

… tables. Always use the safety straps. And keep a close eye on your child. Use sliding gates at both ends of … tables. Always use the safety straps. And keep a close eye on your child. Use sliding gates at both ends of …
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Child Safety Preventing Burns

… or damage the body, especially the skin, lungs, and eyes. A swallowed chemical may be poisonous or may cause … or damage the body, especially the skin, lungs, and eyes. A swallowed chemical may be poisonous or may cause …
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Dengue Fever

… A sudden high fever, up to 41°C (106°F) . A headache. Eye pain. Joint and muscle pain. A rash. Nausea, vomiting, … DEET can damage plastic items, such as watch crystals or eyeglass frames, and some synthetic fabrics.) Icaridin is … A sudden high fever, up to 41°C (106°F) . A headache. Eye pain. Joint and muscle pain. A rash. Nausea, vomiting, …
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Fitness Staying Active When You Have Young Children

… or run laps around the play area. You can still keep an eye on the kids. Join your child on the playground. Swinging … or run laps around the play area. You can still keep an eye on the kids. Join your child on the playground. Swinging …
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Pancreatitis

… Fluids and air can build up in your stomach when there are problems with your pancreas. This buildup can cause severe … rate. Sweating. Yellowing of the skin or the whites of the eyes ( jaundice ). Shock . Long-term (chronic) pancreatitis … rate. Sweating. Yellowing of the skin or the whites of the eyes ( jaundice ). Shock . Long-term (chronic) pancreatitis …
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Mpox

… or the respiratory tract. It can also enter through the eyes, nose or mouth. Vaccination  is still available to …
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Heart Healthy Eating for People with High Cholesterol

… and sirloin roast instead of higher fat cuts such as rib eye steak Replace deep fried foods with grilled, steamed or …
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Hepatitis A vaccine

… given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. For information on Reye Syndrome, see HealthLinkBC File #84 Reye Syndrome . It is important to stay in the clinic for 15 …