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… and mouth disease is caused by enteroviruses. It’s most common in children under 10 years of age, but older children … may also be present. The fever usually lasts one to 2 days. About 2 days after the fever starts, small painful blisters … Dehydration (loss of body fluids) is the most common complication of hand, foot and mouth disease. This …
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… important senses. It helps us to communicate, to be warned about danger and to be aware of the world around us. Nearly … sensorineural hearing loss This type of hearing loss is commonly known as sudden deafness. It is most often an … rapid loss of hearing in one or both ears. The most common causes are viral or bacterial infections, medications …
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… vaccine protects against infection from one of the most common types of meningococcal bacteria, type B. The vaccine … safer to get the vaccine than to get meningococcal disease. Common reactions to the vaccine include soreness, redness … include brain damage, deafness, and loss of limbs. About 1 in 20 people who get sick may die. Meningococcal …
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… safer to get the vaccine than to get one of the 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 … problems. It can also cause heart failure and paralysis. About 1 in 10 people who get diphtheria may die. Pertussis , …
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… workers Hunters and trappers in areas where rabies is common, such as the far north Those who explore or study … be spending 1 month or more in countries where rabies is common The vaccine is given as a series of 3 doses. The 2nd … reactions after rabies immune globulin and rabies vaccine? Common reactions to RabIg may include soreness and stiffness …
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… milk products Educate people who handle and prepare food about food safety Maintain a clean kitchen Protect foods … your local public health officers may ask you some questions. They may also ask you to provide a fecal (stool) …
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… a risk Educate food handlers and persons who prepare food about the importance of the following food safety practices: … you have been infected, you may be asked to answer detailed questions and to submit a fecal or stool sample (bowel …
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… it is called campylobacteriosis. Campylobacter is a common cause of diarrhea worldwide. It is the most commonly reported bacterial enteric (intestinal) disease in … animal’s intestines may contaminate the meat that we eat. Common sources of infection include undercooked poultry and …
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… Spanish Document Vietnamese What is chlorine? Chlorine is a common element in nature, where it is usually combined with … as sodium chloride or salt. Salt and water are the most common ingredients used to manufacture the chlorine used in … disinfection is an easy way to make water safe. To learn about a safe method for using household bleach (chlorine) to …
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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 … problems. It can also cause heart failure and paralysis. About 1 in 10 people who get diphtheria may die. Tetanus , …