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West Nile virus

… find a cause, or other symptoms of WNV, contact your health care provider. What is the treatment for West Nile virus? … can be a significant breeding source of mosquitoes and should be maintained regularly to prevent mosquito growth. … up the dead bird, place it in double garbage bags and be careful not to puncture the garbage bags If you do not have …

Vaginal yeast infection

… during sex. However, if your partner has symptoms, they should also seek treatment. Both men and women can get yeast … similar to a vaginal yeast infection. See your health care provider before treating yourself if: you are pregnant; … Some treatments require a prescription from your health care provider while others can be bought off the shelf at …

Urethritis

… #08l Chlamydia . To find out if you have urethritis, you should be examined by a health care provider and have lab tests done. Sexual abuse must be … be treated with antibiotic pills. For effective treatment, carefully follow the treatment instructions and, if you were …

Childhood vaccines What is in the vaccines and why

… amounts to prevent bacterial and fungal growth. If a person received a vaccine contaminated with bacteria or fungi, they …

Well water testing

… ). You should contact your local health authority for further … it is safe for you and your family to drink. Water samples should be sent to qualified laboratory for testing (see … sample bottles and instructions. Read the instructions carefully and follow them exactly. The lab (or your local …

Listeriosis

… in pregnant women. People who have symptoms of listeriosis should speak to their health care provider, especially if they are at increased risk of … an older adult, or have a weakened immune system you should either avoid or cook the following foods to steaming …

Healthy eating guidelines for people taking warfarin anticoagulants Coumadin®

Role of Pets in Human Disease

… face or your face People with weakened immune systems should discuss the risk of disease with their healthcare provider before getting a pet For more information on … warm water and soap right after the injury. See your health care provider if a bite is deep, becomes infected, or your …

Residential hot tubs and pools Safe water quality

… to reduce the amount of disinfection chemicals needed. You should not go in a pool or hot tub with open sores or … If you are experiencing cold or flu-like symptoms, you should not go in a pool or hot tub until you have been … a disinfectant residual is present in the pool. Special care should be taken with ozone because it can cause eye and …

E coli infection

… first Serve cooked meats right away or keep them hot. They should be at least 60°C (140°F) or hotter, until you are … diarrhea for more than a few days, you should see a health care provider. Drinking lots of fluids is important to … medicine or antibiotics unless recommended by your health care provider. If you have a serious E. coli infection, you …