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… Vietnamese What is norovirus? Norovirus is a virus that causes acute gastroenteritis, an infection of the digestive … is very rare and hospital care is usually not needed. How does the virus spread? Norovirus is found in the vomit … more than 2 or 3 days, or if dehydration is a concern. How can you prevent infection with the virus? There is no …
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… until they are opened. Powdered formula is not sterile. How do I wash and disinfect the bottles and equipment to … the bottles and nipples using a bottle brush that is only used for your baby’s feeding equipment Rinse everything in … manufacturer’s instructions. Dishwashers do not disinfect. How do I make and store ready-to-feed formula? Shake the …
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… the surface of your skin, they will not normally harm you. However, if SA bacteria get into or through your skin, they can cause a variety of infections, such as skin and wound … This problem was once mostly found in hospitals, however new strains of community-associated MRSA (CA-MRSA) …
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… factor) or more Your child’s car seat. They may be able to use it on the plane if they have their own seat Can I travel … you are going, what you plan to do while you are there, how long you are staying, and the age of your child. Carry a … child needs and the risk of infection while travelling. How can I prevent illness? Breastfeeding is the best way to …
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… thing you can do to help stop the spread of germs that cause illnesses such as colds, the flu, diarrhea, or vomiting. … yourself and others by knowing when to wash your hands. How should I properly wash my hands? To properly wash your … to clean your hands as long as they are not visibly dirty. How should I wash my baby’s hands? To properly wash your …
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… permanent hearing loss (approximately 1 out of every 400 births). For babies who need special care at birth, about 1 … baby is not hearing well. It is impossible to know exactly how your baby hears by watching their responses to everyday … tests are important for newborn babies and families because much can be done if hearing loss is found early in life. …
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… can be present in or on the body but usually do not cause illness. Occasionally enterococci can get into open … Infections caused by VRE may be very hard to treat. How is VRE spread? The most common way VRE spreads from … cases of VRE in patients reported from a few hospitals. How long does VRE last? Healthy people may carry VRE for …
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… Spanish Document Vietnamese When are onsite sewage systems used? Any home or building that is not connected to a … treated liquid into the ground for final treatment How does a septic tank or treatment plant work? Septic tank … septic tank. This also allows for a smaller dispersal area. How can I install an onsite sewage system? Every owner who …
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… of UV radiation include tanning beds and welding equipment. How damaging is UV radiation? When exposed to UV radiation, … can affect your skin, eyes, and immune system. UVA causes immediate tanning (the darkening of the melanin in your … can take years for the effects of repeated sun exposure to show. UV radiation can also impact the health of your eyes. …
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… mineral fibres found in rock. For decades, asbestos was used as a building material in homes and other buildings. It … risk factors for asbestos exposure? Many factors influence how exposure to asbestos will affect your health. Risk … such as if you smoke or have pre-existing lung diseases How much asbestos was in the air How long your exposure …
