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… Overview Most ticks do not carry diseases, and most tick bites do not cause serious health problems. But it is … a skin infection where the tick bit you. How to avoid tick bites Learn where ticks and deer that carry ticks are most … After the tick has been removed, wash the area of the tick bite with a lot of warm, soapy water. Be sure to wash your …
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… that carry Zika are most active during the day but can bite at night. You're more likely to get the virus if you … unit. How is it spread? Zika is most often spread through a bite from an infected mosquito. It can be spread by someone … by a certain type of mosquito and then these mosquitoes bite other people. These mosquitoes are not found in Canada …
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… bowel movements after swallowing an object Are your stools black or bloody ? Yes Black or bloody stools No Black or bloody stools Have you had: At least 1 stool that …
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… and bumpy. Range in colour from white to light tan to black. Most are brown. Some are multicoloured. They also: … crumbles when picked. Can be dome-shaped with tiny white or black "horns" growing from the surface. Can occur as a … or bleeds. Becomes inflamed and red. Is dark brown to black. How are they treated? Seborrheic keratoses don't need …
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… upright when eating, drinking, and taking pills. Take small bites of food. Chew each bite completely, and swallow it before you take another bite. Take small sips of liquid. This can help prevent …
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… known as mehndi. Health Canada recommends that you avoid black henna dyes and pastes for henna tattoos that contain … local health unit. Health Canada recommends that you avoid black henna dyes and pastes for henna tattoos that contain … known as mehndi. Health Canada recommends that you avoid black henna dyes and pastes for henna tattoos that contain …
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… have an injury, such as an eyelash in the eye, an insect bite, or an open diaper pin in the skin. Overtired or … Age 11 and Younger Eye Injuries Insect Bites and Stings and Spider Bites Leg Injuries Mouth and Dental Injuries … Age 11 and Younger Eye Injuries Insect Bites and Stings and Spider Bites Leg Injuries Mouth and Dental Injuries …
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… do appear, they start 2 to 14 days after the mosquito bite. Mild symptoms may include: Fever. Headache. Feeling … idea to take steps to lower your risk of getting mosquito bites: Use insect repellent when you go outdoors in the late … do appear, they start 2 to 14 days after the mosquito bite. Mild symptoms may include: Fever. Headache. Feeling …
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… in bowel habits No Change in bowel habits Are your stools black or bloody ? Yes Black or bloody stools No Black or bloody stools Have you had: At least 1 stool that …
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… of the meal. Give the person time to chew and swallow each bite before offering the next bite. Try to honour the person's eating style. Ask if they … prefer to eat the same food until it's gone or alternate bites with another food. Caregiving: …
