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Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease [English] Permalink Public

Hand, foot and mouth disease is caused by certain types of viruses. Children under 10 years of age get the disease most often. Most cases occur in the summer and early fall. Number 64. (English)

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Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) [English] Permalink Public

HealthLinkBC Health File information about methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) including overview of methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), treatment and prevention. Number 73. (English)

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Neck Pain and Strain (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

This factsheet provides an overview about neck pain and strain including treatment options. (English) Colour

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Safer Tripping: Magic mushrooms, LSD, and other hallucinogens [English] Permalink Public

Reduce your risk of bad trips (scary and stressful experiences), injuries from falls or accidents, and mental health problems (English)

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Air Walker Boot (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

You have been given a special kind of cast called an air walker boot. Like a regular cast, the boot protects your injured leg from further injury so it can heal faster. How long you need to wear the boot depends on your injury. (English) Colour

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Burn Care (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

A burn is damage to your body's skin and may also involve the layers under the skin. Burns can be caused by sunlight, heat, chemicals, electricity, or radiation. (English) Colour

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Cast or Splint Care (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

A cast or splint supports and protects an injured part of your body. The cast or splint keeps the injured area from moving, so it can heal faster. How long you need the cast or splint depends on the type of injury. (English) Colour

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Crutches - Fact Sheet (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Instructions for using crutches safely and easily. Includes how to fit the crutches properly, different types of weight bearing, safety tips, standing balance, standing from sitting, sitting from standing, walking, using stairs, and getting into a car. (English) Colour

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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Deep vein thrombosis (sounds like throm-bow-sis), is a blood clot that forms inside one of the larger veins of the body. You may also hear it called DVT. This type of blood clot usually occurs in the calf, thigh, or pelvis. The blood clot can block part or all of the blood flow. The area becomes inflamed, causing pain, swelling, and feels warm to the touch. (English) Colour

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Febrile Seizures - Children (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Febrile means ‘from a fever’. Seizure is uncontrolled muscle spasms, twitching, or jerking. A febrile seizure is a common condition brought on by a sudden rise in body temperature. (English) Colour

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