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… are plants that can cause a red, itchy rash called allergic contact dermatitis . It is the most common skin problem caused by contact with plants. What causes the rash? The rash is caused by contact with a sticky oil called urushiol (say …
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… only way to prevent getting or spreading HIV during sexual contact. Other forms of birth control do not protect against … those used for tattoos. You cannot get HIV through everyday contact with air, food, water, insects, animals, dishes, or … you are caring for. Wear disposable gloves if you may have contact with blood or body fluids from a person who is …
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… severe damage. The damage is usually kept to the area of contact and does not normally cause damage deep in the … type, strength, and the length of time the chemical is in contact with the body. Immediately flush the eye with large … from the eye and flush out this area. If you are wearing contacts, remove them before flushing your eye. If you are …
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… call 8-1-1 if you have any questions about how we are contacting you or phishing concerns on these emails. If you … you can choose to register again now, or you can wait to be contacted directly about your registration. You will … to re-register. You are already on the list. You will be contacted when a family doctor or nurse practitioner is …
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… to the lining of the respiratory and digestive tracts. Contact with asbestos over time has been linked with cancer. Most contact with asbestos is work-related. Some older homes may … offices have information on safety for asbestos contact and removal. Lung Cancer …
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… in your area, call 8-1-1 and find quick links to emergency contacts using the BC Health Service Locator App. Find … a location's service description, hours of operation and contact information. You can open directions in Apple Maps … local emergency numbers, including 9-1-1 and poison control contact information. Get the BC Health Service Locator App …
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… don't notice them. If you or your children come in direct contact with a bat, or if you find a bat in a closed room … you on what to do next. How can you prevent it? To avoid contact with the rabies virus: Have pet dogs, cats, and … the pet's veterinarian that the pet got the vaccine.) Avoid contact with stray dogs, especially in rural areas of …
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… and D viruses are spread when an uninfected person comes in contact with blood, semen, or vaginal fluid (such as … food and water. They're also spread through direct contact with contaminated stool (feces). Hepatitis E also might be spread by contact with an infected pig. Hepatitis E is very rare in …
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… How does it spread? Mpox is spread through close contact with an infected person or animal. You may get mpox … you can do to avoid getting or spreading mpox. Avoid close contact with people who have symptoms. Try to avoid: … bandages. Wear a mask if you're around others. Avoid close contact with other people and pets until you no longer have …
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… East respiratory syndrome (MERS) is spread mainly through contact with infected saliva or droplets from coughing. In general, you need to have close contact to become infected. Close contact includes living with or caring for a person who has …
