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… cause, or other symptoms of WNV, contact your health care provider. What is the treatment … more information about insect repellents, see HealthLinkBC File #96 Insect repellents and … West Nile virus www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/west-nile-virus.html …
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… spinal cord ( meningitis ). Symptoms of these diseases may include: Severe headache. High … spinal cord ( meningitis ). Symptoms of these diseases may include: Severe headache. High …
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… on and biting your skin. Insect repellent should be used when you are outdoors to … for a longer time than it does ticks. To get protection against ticks, look for a … eyes. If you do get repellent in your eyes, flush well with water Do not use the repellent …
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… visit Government of Canada - Zika virus: Latest travel health advice . Who is at risk of … to prevent possible transmission. Are there tests for the Zika virus? Testing for Zika virus is currently being …
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… your health care provider may send you for a blood test. How is the virus spread? … needles, syringes or other equipment used for injecting drugs Sexual contact. Evidence … breastfeeding, especially if they breastfeed for 6 months or more Should I breastfeed if I …
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… most cases of the disease have happened. Infections have occurred in other parts of the … Blood transfusions, if needed. Treating other infections if they occur. Help with breathing … most cases of the disease have happened. Infections have occurred in other parts of the …
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… How can you prevent Zika virus? There is no vaccine to prevent Zika. But you can protect … How can you prevent Zika virus? There is no vaccine to prevent Zika. But you can protect …
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… you can talk to your doctor about them. HIV Testing: Should I Get Tested for Human … Summary Get the facts Your options Have a blood or saliva test for HIV. Do not have the … antibodies or antigens to be found in your blood. If you think you have been exposed to …
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… Columbia or elsewhere in Canada. For travel health notices related to Ebola, visit the Public Health Agency of Canada: Travel Health Notices … Vomiting Diarrhea Sore throat Redness of the eyes How does the Ebola virus spread? Ebola is …
