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… . Influenza immunization for caregivers and household contacts Influenza immunization is strongly encouraged for family members, caregivers and household contacts of seniors. Who should not get the influenza … vaccine Have had severe oculo-respiratory syndrome (red eyes and a cough and/or sore throat and/or hoarseness) after …
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… risk of serious illness from influenza including: Household contacts (including children) of people at high risk Household contacts, caregivers and daycare staff of children under 5 … syndrome (ORS). Symptoms of ORS include red eyes, a cough and/or sore throat and/or hoarseness. …
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… Syndrome. How is rubella spread? Rubella is spread by contact with saliva or mucus from the mouth, nose or throat … joint aches, headache, discomfort, runny nose and irritated eyes. The lymph nodes located behind the ears and at the … yourself against future exposure to the rubella virus. Contact your health care provider to schedule an appointment …
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… monoxide detector Nitrogen dioxide (NO2): May irritate your eyes, nose, throat and lungs and cause shortness of breath … Particulate matter (PM, PM2.5, PM10): May irritate your eyes, nose and throat May lodge in the lungs, causing …
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… 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? … towel and place in a plastic garbage bag. Avoid sweeping dry floors. Do not vacuum. Double bag the contents, seal the …
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… Are inmates of a correctional facility Are in close contact with infected persons Have eaten food prepared by a … is recommended, but not free, for people likely to come in contact with or spread the hepatitis A virus, including: … urine, pale stools and jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes). Some people, especially young children, have no …
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… 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 … could be considered for cleaning in hot soapy water, and dry them in a hot dryer for 15 minutes. Items that can not …
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… used injection needle Being splashed in the mouth, nose or eyes with infected blood Being bitten by someone with hepatitis B Having contact with household articles, such as a toothbrush, … which can be fatal. The hepatitis B virus is spread through contact with blood or body fluids from a person infected …
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… appear anywhere on the body from 2 weeks to 6 months after contact with the virus. The bumps grow over several weeks to … or rubbing infected skin, including through sexual contact. If the virus is transmitted during sex, the bumps … the bumps are present. If these symptoms appear around the eyes, they may be treated to prevent irritation. Treatment …
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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 … seconds using warm water and soap, and use a paper towel to dry your hands. If your hands are not visibly dirty and you …
