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… from certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV) that cause cancers of the anus, cervix, mouth and throat, penis, vagina … 2 types of HPV that cause about 70% of cases of cervical cancer and 80% of cases of anal cancer. The HPV9 vaccine protects against 5 additional types …
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… scarring of the liver (cirrhosis), liver failure or liver cancer in a small number of people. Is there a vaccine for … How can I prevent passing HCV on to others? HCV is spread through blood-to-blood contact. While there is a very low risk of spreading the virus through other bodily fluids, such as …
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… including permanent liver damage, which can lead to liver cancer and death. When you get your child immunized, you … of liver cancer, which can be fatal. Hepatitis B virus is spread from one infected person to another by contact with blood or body fluids. The virus may also be spread by using items that have blood on them, such as a …
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… where paint is being removed. Prepare the area To prevent spreading paint chips and dust to other parts of the house, … Use safe stripping techniques Use techniques that do not spread lead dust or fumes. Chemical stripping produces the … through sanding or grinding produces more lead dust. Do not spread the dust around Turn off forced air heating and air …
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… throat and lungs caused by the influenza virus. Influenza spreads easily from person to person through coughing, … by infection of the liver with the hepatitis B virus. It spreads by unprotected sexual intercourse or needle sharing. … permanent liver damage. It is also the main cause of liver cancer, which can be fatal. The vaccine is recommended if …
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… hot soapy water. Change dishcloths daily to prevent the spread of germs. For added protection, sanitize kitchen … Separate raw meat from other foods Germs from raw foods can spread to other foods when not handled properly. This is … the way to the middle of the food and avoid touching any bones. Heat foods evenly in the microwave To make sure that …
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… 6. The vaccine has been shown to protect against various cancers caused by HPV. Your child may be offered other … HPV vaccine? The HPV vaccine provides protection against cancers and genital warts caused by 9 types of HPV. It … is HPV and who can get it? HPV is a very common virus that spreads through intimate skin-to-skin contact. Anyone who …
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… after age 2), tofu prepared with calcium, canned fish with bones, beans, some dark green vegetables Vitamin D: fatty … avocado on whole grain toast Nut or seed butter thinly spread on whole grain crackers topped with banana slices … Whole grain pancakes or waffles topped with thinly spread nut butter and fruit Lunch or dinner Brown rice with …
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… go into tall grass and wooded areas Which diseases can be spread by ticks? Several diseases can be passed to humans …
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… find out if yours does. Separate Germs from raw foods can spread to other foods when not handled properly. This is … the way to the middle of the food and avoid touching any bones. Some packaged foods are fully cooked and … foods when you are sick If you have any illness that can spread, especially diarrhea, nausea or vomiting, you should …