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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is hantavirus pulmonary syndrome? Hantavirus pulmonary … as a “flu-like” illness. In the early stage of the disease, you may have the following symptoms: fever sore muscles … not known to spread the virus. Hantavirus is mainly spread when deer mouse droppings, urine, saliva, or nesting …
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… some more of the social and emotional milestones you can expect. On this page: Social and emotional milestones Play … Knows difference between parents and strangers Stops crying when you walk into the room Persistent crying usually stops … joy through laughter and seek your attention. Here's what else you can expect: Want to take part in activities …
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… Fetal Blood Transfusion On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks … transfusion provides blood to an Rh-positive fetus when fetal red blood cells are being destroyed by the …
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… for Parkinson's Disease On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Related … about 6 weeks. Why It Is Done Pallidotomy may be an option when a person with advanced Parkinson's disease has: Severe …
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… Treatment for Scoliosis On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Treatment … straightening of the spine and the appearance of correction when a brace is applied. But in most cases, after the child …
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… for Too Much Iron On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks … is very little chance of having a problem from this test. When a blood sample is taken, a small bruise may form at the …
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… including death. Water-borne infections can spread when animal or human feces containing these pathogens get … pathogens from drinking water, reducing health risks. You can disinfect water by adding chemicals, using heat, … the water is questionable You have a weakened immune system What is the best way to disinfect water? Boiling water is …
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… Vitrectomy On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery … vitreous gel from the middle of the eye . It may be done when there is a retinal detachment or if blood in the …
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… some infections. Some of these infections can also affect your developing baby. If you are pregnant and want to … travel plans, recreational activities, medical needs, and what you should pack in your travel health kit Contact your … visit HealthLinkBC File #41e Traveller’s diarrhea . When do I need to seek medical care while travelling or when …
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… Vaginal Pessaries On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect Why It Is Used How Well It Works Risks Treatment … treatment of pelvic organ prolapse. Pessaries are also used when symptoms of pelvic organ prolapse are mild or when …
