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… litter box or after touching anything that has come into contact with cat feces Eating raw or undercooked meats … any signs of illness in your cat Feed your cat commercial dry or canned food, not raw or undercooked meats Is there a … to treat the infection. Treatment may be required if the eyes or heart is affected or if the infection occurs in …
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… common way MRSA spreads from person to person is by direct contact, particularly if someone has a skin infection or a … personal care products, touching your face, nose or eyes, and after using the toilet. Wash your hands well for … hands long enough, sing the ABC song). Use a paper towel to dry your hands. If soap and water are not available, use an …
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… is passed from person-to-person by direct skin-to-skin contact with a person who has the virus (e.g., through … sex organs), rectum, anus and/or the mouth, hands and eyes. Herpes can also cause blisters around the mouth (oral … underwear Soak in warm water baths Keep the infected area dry, e.g., use a blow dryer on a cool setting after bathing …
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… with this virus. The viruses can also spread through contact with an infected person’s saliva when sharing food, … cigarettes, or by kissing. Varicella can also be spread by contact with fluid from the chickenpox or shingles blisters. … causes fever, rash, cold-like symptoms and red, inflamed eyes that can be sensitive to light. It can lead to …
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… common way CPO spreads from person to person is by direct contact if hands are not cleaned after going to the bathroom … personal care products, touching your face, nose or eyes, and after using the toilet. Wash your hands well for … 15 seconds using warm water and soap. Use a paper towel to dry your hands. If soap and water are not available, use an …
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… your hands, sink and work area with soap and warm water. Dry with a clean towel Wash all equipment in hot, soapy … Do not touch the inside of any equipment that can be in contact with the formula If you use a home sterilizer system … need to know If you have questions about feeding your baby, contact your health care provider, a public health nurse or …
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… frame, carpets, clothing and other items that come in close contact with your body. The staining is from their feces and … and couches. Try to collect a bed bug for identification. Contact a pest control professional or your local health … Wash bedding, clothing and backpacks in hot water and laundry detergent, and dry them on the hottest dryer setting …
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… touch contaminated surfaces. The virus may spread through contact with an infected person's saliva such as by sharing … or cigarettes, or by kissing. It also spreads through contact with the fluid from chickenpox or shingles blisters. … a low birth weight, scars and problems with their limbs, eyes and brain. Chickenpox can also cause miscarriage or …
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… as CPR. This includes what to do if a child is choking. Contact a local public health nurse or first aid training … Contact your public health dietitian or licensing officer, …
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… because: They are constantly getting wet without thoroughly drying off They usually play by the shore where the presence … See HealthLinkBC File #39 Safety Tips for Swimmers or contact the Lifesaving Society at www.lifesaving.bc.ca for … more information on swimming safety and drowning prevention Dry yourself off with a towel as soon as you come out of the …
