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… Most infected people do not show any symptoms. A healthy person’s immune system usually prevents the parasite from causing disease. Those who do get sick with a mild form of the … rare Pregnancy and toxoplasmosis If you are pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant, be sure to follow the advice …
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… enter your bloodstream you can have a severe reaction causing TSS. The toxins may enter your bloodstream through a … wound. TSS can also occur in menstruating individuals using tampons or a menstrual cup. Most people, however, are … develop quickly and are severe. Other symptoms may include pain at the site of a wound, vomiting and diarrhea, signs of …
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… or spotting between periods or after sexual intercourse Pain during vaginal sex It is also possible to have … the potential complications? When the infection that is causing cervicitis is not treated, it can spread to the uterus … getting pregnant, tubal pregnancies or ongoing pelvic pain. What is the treatment? Cervicitis that is caused by …
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… Itching, burning, redness and/or soreness of the genitals Pain or a burning feeling when urinating or during sex For men symptoms can include: Unusual fluid from the penis Pain or burning feeling when urinating Itching or irritation … sexually transmitted infection (STI)? Practice safer sex by using a condom When used correctly, external (“male”) and …
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… a first line of defense. What are the age restrictions when using repellents with DEET? Guidelines for using repellents with DEET Infants less than 6 months of age … be considered. Talk with your health care provider about using DEET in this age group if you are in or going to an …
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… be released into the drinking water distribution systems, causing people to ingest (drink or eat) it or breathe in (inhale) airborne water droplets. Is using water from asbestos-cement pipes a risk to my health? … water www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/publications/healthy-living/asbestos-drinking-water-infographic-2021.html …
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… and animals may carry the bacteria and still look and feel healthy. Lakes and streams can also be contaminated by these … after use, the bacteria can spread to other foods when using the same cutting board or utensils. Household pets and … 3 to 7 days after you are infected. They include abdominal pain, fever and diarrhea. Bloody diarrhea can occur in …
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… be swelling of the lymph glands in the face or neck, severe pain, worsening redness, weakness and fever. If you or your …
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… and colon cancer. Insoluble fibre can help keep your gut healthy and prevent constipation. Soluble fibre can help: … facts table to confirm the amount Nutrition Series Heart Healthy Eating for People with High Cholesterol (#68a) Healthy Eating to Lower High Blood Pressure (#68b) Iron and …
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… in the nose or on the skin of approximately 3 out of 10 healthy people. Most people do not know that they are … the numbers carried on the skin and the chance of it causing an infection. If you have an MRSA infection, you can … it is important for you to wash your hands regularly using soap and water. Using an alcohol hand rub may prevent …
