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… proteins and bends them out of shape. The disease is caused when an abnormal prion attacks the brain, killing cells and … gut lining of cows. The prions can be passed to other cows when their feed contains contaminated material from infected …
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… the manufacturer’s recommendations. Take appropriate action whenever pool test results are outside of the recommended … pool chemicals safely and keep out of reach of children. When pre‑mixing chemicals, always add chemicals to water and … to reduce energy consumption of the circulation system when pools are unoccupied. Recirculation systems should …
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… evidence that chlorine disinfectants are harmful to people when used in the small amount needed to disinfect drinking … for more information. Can chlorine by-products harm me? When chlorine is added to water it reacts with any organic …
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… it spread? TB spreads from person to person through the air when someone who is sick with TB in the lungs coughs, … between TB infection and TB disease? Infection occurs when you breathe TB bacteria into your lungs and your body's … This is also called “sleeping TB”. TB disease occurs when you breathe TB bacteria into your lungs and the …
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… caused by a germ (bacteria) that spreads through the air when a person with untreated TB disease of the lungs, … (TB) . What is home isolation? Home isolation is when a person must stay at home because they have a … nose and mouth if you must go to medical appointments and when health care providers come to your home Cover your …
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… or thick discharge can make the eyelids sticky, especially when you sleep. A cloth dipped in warm water and applied … wrong and may prescribe antibiotic eye drops or ointment. When your child has pinkeye, your health care provider can … family members within a few days. It is often passed on when an infected person touches the pus or discharge from …
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… people. The bacteria can spread from person to person when tiny bits of infected stool get into another person’s … toddlers who are not fully toilet trained. It can spread when hands are not carefully washed after using the bathroom … or changing a diaper, and then preparing food and drinks or caring for other children. Family members and playmates of …
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… parents' or guardians' wishes. In B.C. there is no set age when a child is considered capable to give consent. A health … of making this decision. Although there is no set age for when a child becomes capable, common practice is for parents …
