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… can last longer. It usually goes away without any long-term problems How is fifth disease spread? A person with fifth … should tell your health care provider that you have been in contact with someone who has fifth disease. What is the …
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… drink contaminated food or beverages, or if you come into contact with infected animals or contaminated environments. … and utensils are washed and sanitized before they come into contact with ready-to-eat foods Do not let raw or cooked …
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… can also spread during sexual activity when there is contact with feces. What are the symptoms of giardiasis? … travel Use safe sex practices and try to avoid contact with feces during sexual activity How can Giardia … see HealthLinkBC File #49b Disinfecting drinking water , or contact your local environmental health officer. For more …
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… on or after their 10th birthday Who have been in close contact with someone with meningococcal type C disease It is … to person by coughing, sneezing, or close face-to-face contact. It can also be spread through saliva. Babies and …
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… into 1 litre (4 cups) of water. Allow the sanitizer to contact the surface or utensil for at least 1 minute before … or contact BCCDC Food Safety and Environmental Health at …
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… person sneezing or coughing. It can also be spread through contact with the fluid from chickenpox blisters, or the … someone with shingles. This is uncommon and requires direct contact with the fluid from the shingles blisters. For more …
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… common way VRE spreads from person to person is by direct contact, usually with the hands. If your hands become … infected with VRE are low, even if you have been in contact with someone with VRE. You may be at higher risk if …
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… Make sure your health care provider has your up-to-date contact details like phone number and address, so they can … with your results. If you have any questions or concerns, contact your health care provider. For more information For …
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… common cause of burns and scalds in young children is from contact with hot drinks/food, hot tap water, and hot … screen around fireplaces and other heaters to prevent contact burns Install external mixing valve taps in …
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… of time. There are potential health concerns (thyroid problems or iodine sensitivity) associated with long-term … If you have questions about your drinking water, contact your local environmental health officer or your …
