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… such as anxiety and insomnia. If you are concerned about your physical or mental health symptoms, please consult your health care provider or call 8-1-1 to speak with a … have bed bugs? Look for the following signs: Bite marks on your body, particularly around your face, neck, arms and …
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… parents to provide a substitute Store food out of reach of young children Talk to parents about activities that involve … allergy safe for my child? Give the facility a copy of your child’s Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan completed by your child’s health care provider Provide written consent …
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… always treat them as potentially infectious. If you prick yourself with a used needle, hold the affected limb down low … How can I safely clean a spill or a wound? When cleaning spills, wear clean, disposable gloves and always … wiping it up. Wear gloves when handling any body fluids or cleaning cuts, scrapes or wounds. Wash your hands carefully …
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… a variety of foods, including food you might have stored in your cupboards or pantry. If you eat food that has been … can be hard to find and result in unpleasant odors. Poisons can also accidentally harm pets, wild animals, or even … rodents have been? Prevent stirring up dust when you are cleaning areas where mice have lived. This includes …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting all … 1970 will have had measles and mumps disease when they were younger (before vaccination was widely available) and will be protected from natural infection. If you were born before 1970 and know you …
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… greatest risk? People at higher risk of getting sick are: Young children (5 years of age and under) Older adults … juice and cider products to those most at risk (young children 5 years of age or under, pregnant people, the … you ill, see a health care provider immediately and notify your local health authority. You can also call 8-1-1 to …
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… illness. How can I prevent foodborne illness? Clean Wash your hands with warm soapy water for at least 20 seconds … hot soapy water. Sanitize kitchen surfaces and tools after cleaning. Use approved food surface sanitizers and follow … label. Some dishwashers can sanitize. Check the manual of your dishwasher to find out if yours does. Separate Germs …
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… Vietnamese Why should I quit smoking? There are many reasons to quit smoking. For many people, these include: Improve your health and lower your risk of smoking-caused illness, … tobacco products such as cigarettes. It does not refer to natural tobacco used for ceremonial or traditional purposes. …
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… bacteria (germs). People of any age can get pertussis. Young children who have not been immunized get sicker than … as diphtheria, polio and tetanus and are free as part of your child’s routine immunizations. A pertussis vaccine is … with antibiotics. If taken during the early stages of your illness, the antibiotics help reduce the spread of …
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… during pregnancy important? It is important to take care of your teeth and gums during pregnancy for the following reasons: Hormonal changes during pregnancy can affect your … part of having a healthy pregnancy. Regular dental cleanings and check-ups are safe at any time during …