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… vaginal fluid, can contain viruses that can be passed on to other people. If you have contact with a person’s blood or … the garbage – do not place in a recycling box Do not share drug snorting, smoking or injection equipment such as … and warm water for at least 15 to 20 seconds. Waterless alcohol-based hand rinses can be used as long as hands are …
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… body. In a penis, the urethra also carries semen. What causes urethritis? Urethritis is often caused by sexually … These cases are seen more in young, sexually active men. Other organisms that are not sexually transmitted can infect … (“female”) condoms help prevent the spread of many STIs during vaginal, anal and oral sex. Condoms are less …
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… might stop paying the bills, providing food, medication, or other help to the older adult. Or, they may leave a … harm. Some older adults who have experienced abuse may use alcohol or prescription drugs to help them with sleep, anxiety or other concerns. If …
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… impetigo? Impetigo is a bacterial infection of the skin caused by either Staphylococcus aureus (staph) bacteria, group … This rash usually appears around the nose, mouth, and other parts of the face. It can also appear on any skin not … Children with impetigo will have little discomfort other than occasional itching. In rare cases, the bacteria …
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… saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the hepatitis B vaccine? The … in the clinic for 15 minutes after getting any vaccine because there is an extremely rare possibility, less than 1 in a … such as a toothbrush, razor, or needles used for injecting drugs, and by having unprotected sex with someone infected …
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… be expected to be completely free of the foods that cause allergic reactions, facilities should make efforts to … skin Stomach : nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain or diarrhea Other : anxiety, headache, metallic taste or uterine cramps … section has been adapted from: Anaphylaxis in Schools and Other Settings, Copyright 2005-2016 Canadian Society of …
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… Document Vietnamese Eating food contaminated with germs causes foodborne illness, also known as food poisoning. Common … carrots, potatoes and cantaloupe. Separate raw meat from other foods Germs from raw foods can spread to other foods when not handled properly. This is called cross …
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… that only supplies water to one connection (eg. a private household) you are responsible for testing your water to … geology, the depth and construction of the well, and other factors. Be aware that test results will only tell you … can change over time. Weather, seasons, drought, floods or other events may cause contamination. It’s recommended you …
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… be expected to be completely free of the foods that cause allergic reactions, they should make efforts to create … skin Stomach : vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain or diarrhea Other : anxiety, headache, metallic taste or uterine cramps … section has been adapted from: Anaphylaxis in Schools and Other Settings, Copyright 2005-2016 Canadian Society of …
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… tick without leaving some mouth parts behind, which can cause an infection. How to remove a tick yourself If you can … has been removed, clean the area with soap and water or an alcohol-based sanitizer. You may also put a small amount of … water to keep it alive. Do not use rubbing alcohol or any other liquid. The container with the tick can be stored …
