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… cases it can be deadly even for people with a normal immune system. Valley fever can spread … cases it can be deadly even for people with a normal immune system. Valley fever can spread …
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… unceded traditional territory of the K’ómoks First Nation and the traditional keepers of … in Cumberland, Courtenay, Comox and K’ómoks First Nation, who wants to be connected to a …
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… Discuss your travel plans with a public health unit, a travel clinic, or your health … For more information on Reye Syndrome, see HealthLinkBC File #84 Reye Syndrome . It is … information on preventing mosquito bites, see HealthLinkBC File #41f Malaria Prevention . …
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… half the people who get Q fever will not show any signs of the illness. Most of the … bacteria are found in tissues involved in birth including the uterus, placenta and birth … and milk products Isolate imported animals Control infected animals Test animals …
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… Check Your Symptoms Overview A fever is the body's normal and healthy reaction to infection and other … Sick Baby is sick (sleepier than usual, not eating or drinking like usual) Do you think …
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… the tongue). Your temperature may be as low as 36.3°C (97.4°F) in the morning or as … you have a condition such as diabetes, HIV, cancer, or heart disease, you may need to pay … out of the tube (trachea) that leads to the lungs. If the epiglottis becomes inflamed or …
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… other symptoms. High: 40°C (104°F) or higher, oral High fever: 40°C (104°F) or higher, oral Moderate: 38°C (100.4°F) to 39.9°C (103.9°F), oral Moderate fever: 38°C (100.4°F) to 39.9°C …
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… Conditions Basics What is dengue fever? Dengue … Learn How this information was developed . … Conditions Basics What is dengue fever? Dengue …
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… the throat, and a rapid strep test or throat culture to test for strep bacteria. One or … the throat, and a rapid strep test or throat culture to test for strep bacteria. One or …
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… get Legionnaire's disease at any time of the year, but more cases are usually found in the summer and early fall. While Legionnaires' disease can be … Legionnaire's disease symptoms usually appear 1 day to 19 days after a person is exposed …
