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… VRE may be very hard to treat. How is VRE spread? The most common way VRE spreads from person to person is by direct … from VRE. Currently in Canada, VRE infections are very uncommon. Some people are identified as carriers of VRE by routine testing of skin and anal swabs done before or during a stay in hospital. Others may be identified when …
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… effects will be mild and will last for only a day or two. Common side effects may include a low fever or soreness … diabetes, sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), or other illnesses. These studies are posted at the Institute of …
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… used to control an older person Financial abuse is the most common form of abuse reported by older adults. Examples of … abuse are falls, bruises, broken bones, burns, head injuries or injuries to the mouth. Other health effects of … of aging. Some signs may look like health concerns that are common in later life. Older adults who experience abuse or …
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… can occur in people of any age, but they are more common in older people. These difficulties can start because … times with one bite of food Have teary eyes or a runny nose during or after swallowing Have food or liquids coming out … There are no distractions, such as loud talking or TV during meals People are awake and alert during meals People …
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… wire around the garden to keep them out. Wear gloves during gardening and wash your hands after gardening or …
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… vaccine than it is to get sick from 1 of these diseases. Common reactions to the vaccine may include soreness, … in weakness and paralysis of the body's muscles. It most commonly occurs after infections, but in rare cases can also … B virus can pass the virus to their newborn babies during delivery. When young children get infected with …
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… by public health to be at risk of infection with these during an outbreak in B.C. The vaccine is recommended, but … safer to get the vaccine than to get meningococcal disease. Common reactions to the vaccine may include soreness, …
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… can spread serious diseases to people. Which diseases are commonly spread from animals to people? While disease is … usually mild, severe disease can occur. Some of the most common infections that can spread from animals to humans … if the injury is serious or if a wound gets infected Report injuries to the operator of the petting zoo or open farm …
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… if you notice a change in clarity, colour or taste. 2 common types of bacteria found in water are: Total Coliforms … the well. Fecal organisms cause stomach and intestinal illnesses, including diarrhea and nausea, and may even lead … construction is complete and continued annually. The most common chemicals of concern in B.C. groundwater are: …
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… What are the possible reactions after immune globulin? Common reactions to Ig may include soreness and tenderness …
