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… Condition Basics What is valley fever? Valley fever is a disease caused by a fungus … defence system (immune system) is weak, valley fever can be deadly. In rare cases it …
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… territory of the K’ómoks First Nation and the traditional keepers of their land. … Overview A Primary Care Network (PCN) is a community-based network of health care … care, mental health and substance use, home care, public health units, pharmacies, …
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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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… the day from a low of 36.3°C (97.4°F) in the morning to a high of 37.6°C (99.6°F) in the … watch the symptoms and seek care in the morning. If the symptoms get worse, seek care … the day from a low of 36.3°C (97.4°F) in the morning to a high of 37.6°C (99.6°F) in the …
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… with an infection. This is most likely in newborns, older adults, and people who are … a fever, but you're not sure. Certain health conditions and medicines weaken the immune … Are tiny, flat red or purple spots in the skin or the lining of the mouth. Do not turn …
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… Check Your Symptoms Overview Fever seizures (sometimes called fever convulsions or febrile seizures) can … Most children who have a fever seizure have temperatures above 38.9°C (102°F). A seizure …
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… Conditions Basics What is dengue fever? Dengue (say "DEN-gay") fever is a disease caused by a virus that is … of the illness, known as dengue hemorrhagic fever and dengue shock syndrome. How is it …
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… Condition Basics What is scarlet fever? Scarlet fever is an infection that can happen …
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… What are Legionnaires' disease and Pontiac fever? Legionnaires' disease is a type of … severe, flu-like condition known as Pontiac fever. How are they spread? People usually get Legionnaires' disease or Pontiac fever when they breathe in aerosols that …
