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… Condition Basics What is scarlet fever? Scarlet fever is an infection that can happen with … named for its scarlet-coloured rash. Scarlet fever is most common in children and teens, …
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… 41i Travel series Travel vaccines are recommended if you travel to or … 6 to 8 weeks before you travel. Most travel vaccines are not covered by the provincial … clinic. Keep a record of all the travel vaccines you receive and take them with you on …
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… 79 What is Q fever? Q fever is a disease that spreads from animals … The bacteria Coxiella burnetii causes Q fever. These bacteria can live for months and …
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… Measles (Rubeola) Molluscum Contagiosum Mononucleosis (Mono) Mononucleosis Complications Mumps Noroviruses …
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… severe, moderate, or mild ? Severe Severe dehydration Moderate Moderate dehydration Mild Mild dehydration Do you think your child may be …
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… Check Your Symptoms Overview A fever is the body's normal and healthy … body temperature Most people have an average body temperature of about 37°C (98.6°F) , … occurs with other symptoms, such as chills, shaking, breathing problems, or …
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… Check Your Symptoms Overview Fever seizures (sometimes called fever convulsions or febrile seizures) can … You may not even know that your child has a fever. The increase in body temperature may …
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… Condition Basics What is valley fever? Valley fever is a disease caused by a fungus that … system (immune system) is weak, valley fever can be deadly. In rare cases it can be …
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… Conditions Basics What is dengue fever? Dengue (say "DEN-gay") fever is a disease …
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… Conditions Basics What are Legionnaires' disease and Pontiac fever? Legionnaires' disease is a type of pneumonia . It is caused … it was present before 1976, Legionnaires' disease is being diagnosed more often now as …
