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… File #41k Traveller's diarrhea and cholera vaccine . Influenza vaccine Influenza, or the flu, is an infection of the nose, throat and lungs caused by …
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… There is no need to delay getting immunized because of a cold or other mild illness. However, if you have concerns, … that causes gastroenteritis, sometimes called the stomach flu. Rotavirus is the most common cause of diarrhea and … tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis B, polio and Haemophilus influenzae type b (DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib) vaccine (#105) Your baby's …
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… tub with open sores or bandages. If you are experiencing cold or flu-like symptoms, you should not go in a pool or hot tub … chlorination due to their inability to quickly respond to fluctuating chlorine demands. To ensure effective …
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… Foods heated in the microwave can have hot and cold patches. To make sure that microwaved foods cook or … it on the bottom shelf To thaw faster, place food under cold water or use the microwave. If you defrost food in the … them to do so safely. Remind them to keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold. A thermos will keep foods hot, above 60°C …
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… to catch any drips. You can also thaw frozen foods under cold running water, or in the microwave. These methods can … the following food safety practices: Keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold Wash hands before, during and after food preparation …
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… amount of lead in its water due to your plumbing, you can flush stagnant water from pipes to reduce lead exposure. To flush water, let your cold water tap run for 1 to 5 minutes or until the water turns colder. You should do this before drinking or cooking first …
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… them. What are the symptoms of TSS? Symptoms of TSS include flu-like symptoms such as fever, headache and muscle …
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… do get sick with a mild form of the illness usually have flu-like symptoms such as fever, sore throat, headache, sore …
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… fall. This prevents leaving solids in the tank during the cold winter months Do not scrub a septic tank clean. Leave a … park where the onsite sewage system has been built Do not flush paints, solvents or any kind of toxic chemicals down … Do not leave the system not working for long periods during cold winter months Do not allow large livestock to graze on …
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… At beaches stay inside marked areas or close to shore. Cold water or rough conditions may impact your swimming … symptoms like diarrhea, vomiting, open sore(s), bandages, colds, ear/nose discharge or ear infections end Never bring …