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… or months to recover fully. There is no human vaccine for WNV at this time. Where is West … more information about insect repellents, see HealthLinkBC File #96 Insect repellents and … more information about insect repellents, see HealthLinkBC File #96 Insect repellents and …
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Overview You can lower your chance of being bitten by an insect or spider-like animal (arachnid) by using insect repellents. Mosquitoes, biting flies, and ticks can cause annoying bites and sometimes …
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… 4 weeks before you travel, speak with your health care provider or visit a travel health clinic. Ask about the risk of malaria … gear pre-treated with permethrin before or during your trip Most mosquito bites happen …
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… Condition Basics What is Zika virus? Zika is a type of virus that is spread by mosquitoes. The … of Zika, talk to your doctor about getting tested for the Zika virus. Women who are …
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… the virus. For more information on WNV, visit HealthLinkBC File #88 West Nile virus . What … For more information on tick bites, visit HealthLinkBC File #01 Tick bites and disease . … in insect repellants are reviewed by Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory …
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… to severe illness that affects the brain or spinal cord. People older than 50 or those … swelling of the brain ( encephalitis ), the spinal cord (myelitis), or the tissues around the brain and spinal cord ( meningitis ). Symptoms of these …
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… https://travel.gc.ca/travelling/health-safety/diseases/dengue The U.S. CDC at its … https://travel.gc.ca/travelling/health-safety/diseases/dengue The U.S. CDC at its …
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… antibacterial ointments, medicine for motion sickness, and antidiarrheal medicines. Your … Avoid stays in polluted cities or at high altitudes if you have asthma, chronic … can lead to sexually transmitted infections. Altitude Altitude sickness occurs when you …
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… The main symptoms are fever and very painful joints. The joint pain is often in the hands and feet. … also have a headache, muscle pain, swollen joints, or a rash. Chikungunya and dengue …
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… local emergency number. It is important to always report serious or unexpected reactions to … local emergency number. It is important to always report serious or unexpected reactions to …
