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… pale stools, joint pain and jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes). Many people who get hepatitis B show no … B virus spread? HBV is spread through contact with the blood and other body fluids of someone with HBV infection. Blood, semen and vaginal fluid contain the highest amounts …
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… the mouth and the throat, the female genital tract and on skin around the anal area. Human stools (bowel movements) … Occasionally enterococci can get into open wounds or skin ulcers, and cause infection. Less often, they can cause more serious infections of the blood, urinary tract or other body tissues. What are …
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… your diet when taking warfarin. When we cut or scrape our skin, our blood forms a clot (or plug) so that we don't bleed too much. Vitamin K helps our blood to clot. Vitamin K is found in various foods that we …
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… the intestinal tract. Very rarely, it can also infect the blood stream. When a person gets sick from this infection it … treatment. Symptoms may include: Mild to severe diarrhea Bloody diarrhea Nausea Stomach pain Fever Vomiting Symptoms … the meat that we eat. Common sources of infection include undercooked poultry and meats, unpasteurized milk, food and …
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… The Infants Act explains the legal position of children under 19 years of age. One of the topics covered in the … is in the child's best interest, and that the child understands the details of the treatment, including risks … the health care provider to assess and ensure the child's understanding of the treatment. For more information on the …
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… of getting sick are: Young children (5 years of age and under) Older adults Pregnant people People with weakened … to those most at risk (young children 5 years of age or under, pregnant people, the elderly and people with weakened …
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… can be found in a wide variety of foods, such as raw or undercooked poultry and meat, unpasteurized dairy products and raw or undercooked eggs. It can also be found in fruits and … a tray to catch any drips. You can also thaw frozen foods under cold running water, or in the microwave. These methods …
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… body temperature rises, heat is released through increased blood flow to the skin and increased sweating. This allows your body to cool … range from mild to severe. They include: Pale, cool, moist skin Heavy sweating Muscle cramps Rash Swelling, especially …
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… plant-based beverages are not recommended for children under 2 years of age Nutrition Series Heart Healthy Eating … with High Cholesterol (#68a) Healthy Eating to Lower High Blood Pressure (#68b) Iron and Your Health (#68c) Iron in …
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… grow where there is less air flow, like behind couches and under beds. Mould often looks fuzzy or powdery and is … the wall from the outside. Moulds can also be found on or under water-damaged surfaces, such as behind baseboards, … them before each use Clean and dry water damaged carpets, underlay and building materials within 24 to 48 hours, or …
