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… and shorelines of fresh water lakes, streams and rivers. When the amount of cyanobacteria in a water body increases, … weeks, months or all year, and can even grow during winter when water may be covered in snow or has turned to ice. It … in water contaminated with blooms Wear rubber gloves when washing a pet exposed to cyanobacteria. Use fresh water …
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… their genitals). The chance of passing herpes is highest when there is an active outbreak (when sores or blisters, or warning symptoms are present). However, HSV can still be passed when there are no symptoms (called asymptomatic shedding), …
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… fresh herbs and berries. Produce may become contaminated when watered with or washed in water containing the parasite, or when handled by people infected with cyclosporiasis. How do … and berries (such as raspberries and blackberries) When traveling to developing countries, avoid eating fruits …
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… COVID-19 illness, including hospitalization and death. When you get immunized, you help protect others as well, … were most often seen: After a second dose of the vaccine when the time between doses was less than 8 weeks In males …
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… it feel hotter outside than normal. Extreme heat happens when the heat and humidity are much higher than we would … to a cool indoor environment. Heat can build up indoors when the outdoor temperatures are high. Exposure to indoor … dry and flushed Seeming more fussy than normal No tears when crying Dry mouth and tongue Faster heartbeat Shallow …
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… the skin to live, feed and lay eggs. Scabies symptoms occur when the skin reacts to the mites, their eggs or their …
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… choke or have any problems from sleeping on their backs. When your baby can roll over on his or her own from back to … to meet your baby’s needs with your health care provider. When a baby is awake, some supervised ‘tummy time’ (lying on … be no gaps bigger than 3 cm between the mattress and frame when the mattress pushes into the corners of the crib The …
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… The virus can also spread through droplets in the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. You can be … washing: Help stop the spread of germs . How is it treated? When necessary, the fever from hand, foot and mouth disease …
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… and almost all severe cases, including hospitalizations. When you get your child immunized you help protect others as … touching the stools of an infected child. This can happen when handling diapers. Washing your hands often with soap …
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… human body maintains a temperature of about 37°C (98.6°F). When your body temperature rises, heat is released through … or sunlight in the outdoors. Heat-related illness occurs when your body is unable to properly cool itself. This occurs when you are overexposed to heat or during intense physical …
