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Hepatitis B virus infection

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Home canning - How to avoid botulism

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Ultraviolet radiation

… skin darken and is a sign of skin damage. There are two types of UV radiation, UVA and UVB. Both are a serious …
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Travel immunizations for adults

… food or drinking water contaminated with feces. There are 2 types of typhoid vaccine - oral (by mouth) and injection (by … Traveller's diarrhea and cholera are caused by 2 different types of bacteria. People get these by eating contaminated …
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Abuse and neglect of older adults Understanding gender differences

… situation and how the person feels. Be aware of any stereotypes or assumptions you may have about older adults, …
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Harm reduction for families caregivers and friends of people who use substances

… Toward the Heart https://towardtheheart.com/ Here to Help: Mental health and substance use …
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Tick bites and disease

… on blood. Different ticks prefer feeding from different types of animals including people. While most tick bites do …
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Pregnancy and dental health

… the risk for other health conditions (e.g., diabetes and heart disease) Poor dental health may affect the general …
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Giardia infection

… cause your body to have trouble absorbing nutrients. These types of severe or prolonged infections are rare. How is …
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Necrotizing Fasciitis Flesh-Eating Disease

… to disease or medical treatment Chronic diseases such as heart, lung or liver disease, complications from alcoholism …