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Emergency: Two Most Common Ailments for Children in the Winter Season (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

A factsheet detailing the two most common ailments for children in the winter season: the common cold and gastroenteritis (diarrhea and/or vomiting). (English) Black & White

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Are You Positive, You're Negative? - Youth [English] Permalink Public

A handout informing youth about the free public testing for HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C available at local Public Health Units. (English) Black & White

Facts About Chickenpox [English] Permalink Public

HealthLinkBC Health File information about chickenpox including vaccine, symptoms, home treatment, and shingles. Number 44a. (English)

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Fifth Disease (Parvovirus Infection) [English] Permalink Public

Fifth disease is an infection that often appears as a bright red rash on the face, especially in children. It is sometimes called "slapped face" disease. Number 54. (English)

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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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RSV - How to Protect Your Infant from Infection (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

This is a one page handout to provide parents of infants in the NICU in order to educated them on what RSV is and how to protect their infant from an RSV infection. (English) Colour

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Stomach Flu (Child) [English] Permalink Public

Viral Gastroenteritis (say: GAS-tro-enter-EYE-tis) is the inflammation of the stomach and small and large intestines. Viral gastroenteritis means the inflammation is caused by infection with a virus. It often causes vomiting (throwing up) or diarrhea. Viral gastroenteritis is often called "stomach flu," but it is not caused by flu (influenza) viruses. Viral gastroenteritis can be caused by many different viruses, including Rotaviruses, Torovirus, Adenoviruses, Caliciviruses, Astroviruses, and a group of Norwalk-like viruses. (English)

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Chickenpox (Varicella) (Child) [English] Permalink Public

This factsheet provides an overview about chickenpox including symptoms, treatment, and when to seek medical assistance. Audio available. (English)

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http://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/En/HealthAZ/Conditio...

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Cold Sores (Child) [English] Permalink Public

This factsheet provides information about cold sores including overview of cold sores, signs, symptoms, causes, complications, prevention, treatments and when to contact a health care provider. Audio available. (English)

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http://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/En/HealthAZ/Conditio...

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Fifth Disease (Child) [English] Permalink Public

​This factsheet provides an overview about fifth disease including signs, symptoms, complications, and when to seek medical assistance. Audio available. (English)

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http://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/En/HealthAZ/Conditio...