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Hepatitis B Vaccine

… from areas with high rates of hepatitis B. Household contacts of internationally adopted children. Household and sexual contacts of someone with hepatitis B. Males who have sexual contact with other males. Those with many sexual partners or …

Syphilis

… How can I get syphilis? You can get syphilis from close contact or sexual contact with another person who is infected. Syphilis is spread through: Skin-to-skin contact with a syphilis sore (lesion) or rash, from external …

Hepatitis B virus infection

… How is hepatitis B virus spread? HBV is spread through contact with the blood and other body fluids of someone with … on them such as a toothbrush, dental floss or razor Sexual contact with someone who is living with HBV Sharing … you have HBV infection, including household members, sexual contacts or anyone you may have shared drug use equipment …

Hearing loss in adults

… About 65 percent of people over the age of 70 have hearing problems. People over the age of 60 should schedule routine … expenses associated with hearing loss For more information Contact the College of Speech and Hearing Health …

Heat-related illness in infants and young children

… very tired, lethargic, or weak Movement and coordination problems Leg or stomach cramps, complains of tummy ache … I do if my child is showing signs of heat-related illness? Contact a health care provider if your infant or young child … number. What should I do if my child is dehydrated? Contact a health care provider right away if your infant or …

Residential hot tubs and pools Health and safety tips

… to help you properly maintain water quality by identifying problems, knowing which chemicals to add, and knowing how … more health and safety tips on using pools and hot tubs, contact your local environmental health officer at your … information on proper care and maintenance of your hot tub, contact your service provider or manufacturer. … Residential …

Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome

… in areas where the virus is present, and who come in close contact with the saliva, urine, droppings or nests of deer … in and around the home remains the main risk for contact with hantavirus. Which activities put me at risk? … best ways to prevent infection from hantavirus is to avoid contact with deer mice, their droppings, urine, or saliva. …

Group A streptococcal infections

… of a person with a GAS infection or those who have direct contact with the mouth or nose secretions of an infected … of getting infected. However, most infections occur from contact with those whose infection is not causing symptoms. … GAS can also spread from person to person through close contact such as kissing, sharing drinking cups, forks, …

Head lice

… among children and adults who have close head-to-head contact. Head lice cannot jump or fly from one person to … another. They are most commonly spread through head-to-head contact by crawling from one hair to another. There is a … of head lice is to encourage children to avoid head-to-head contact. Teach them not to share hats, combs, hair …

Live attenuated influenza flu vaccine

… colonialism Children 5 to 17 years of age who are household contacts of those who are at high risk of serious illness … provider. After getting the influenza vaccine, you might be contacted to participate in a study monitoring the safety of … of time due to a medical condition People who will have contact with anyone who has a very weak immune system, such …