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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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… mosquitoes are the most active. There is no vaccine to prevent West Nile virus in humans, … mosquitoes are the most active. There is no vaccine to prevent West Nile virus in humans, …
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… have different amounts of DEET. Products with higher concentrations of DEET are not more … 2 years of age live or travel in an area at high risk of complications from mosquito-borne … have different amounts of DEET. Products with higher concentrations of DEET are not more …
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… also called Zika virus disease, is caused by a virus which is spread by the bite of … disorder. According to the Public Health Agency of Canada, experts agree that … also be arranged through your doctor. Useful resources BC Centre for Disease Control …
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… a condom every time you have vaginal, anal or oral sex HTLV-1 is not spread by ordinary, … a condom every time you have vaginal, anal or oral sex HTLV-1 is not spread by ordinary, …
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… Ebola virus, you may be able to get the Ebola vaccine. Avoid areas where many people have … Ebola virus, you may be able to get the Ebola vaccine. Avoid areas where many people have …
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… of: August 25, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: John Pope MD - Pediatrics … of: August 25, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: John Pope MD - Pediatrics & … of: August 25, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: John Pope MD - Pediatrics …
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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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… test results in 2 to 4 days. Results of the Western blot take longer, 1 to 2 weeks. Rapid … test need to be confirmed by the ELISA or Western blot test. Even if HIV antibodies or … test results in 2 to 4 days. Results of the Western blot take longer, 1 to 2 weeks. Rapid …
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… stages of the disease are characterized by flu-like symptoms, which can progress to … through direct contact with the blood or body fluids of an infected person or animal. … the blood, secretions, organs or other bodily fluids of infected animals The Ebola virus …
