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Home canning - How to avoid botulism

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Measles mumps rubella and varicella MMRV vaccine

… identified Has active untreated tuberculosis Is pregnant or planning to become pregnant. Women should avoid becoming …
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Diphtheria tetanus pertussis polio haemophilus influenzae type b DTaP-IPV-Hib vaccine

… provided free to people who have received a stem cell transplant. It is important to keep a record of all immunizations … (stool) of an infected person. This can happen from eating food or drinking water contaminated with stool. …
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Measles mumps rubella MMR vaccine

… blood products within the past 12 months Are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. Women should avoid becoming …
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Clean-up after a flood

… cleaning up after a flood, especially before handling or eating food. Use hand sanitizers Throw out canned goods if …
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Lead paint and hazards

… women, even low levels of lead can affect the growth of the developing baby. Does my home contain lead-based paint? … Whenever you disturb surfaces with lead paint, you risk creating hazardous lead dust even if the lead paint is covered … house, remove children and pets and seal the area and all heating vents. Protect the entrance to the working area with …
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Diphtheria tetanus pertussis hepatitis B polio and Haemophilus influenzae type b DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib vaccine

… (stool) of an infected person. This can happen from eating food or drinking water contaminated with stool. …
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Contact with blood or body fluids Protecting against infection

… preparing food and after handling uncooked foods Before eating or smoking Before breastfeeding Before and after …
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How to take a temperature Children and adults

… if your child: Has a fever for more than 3 days Is not eating or drinking well Is lethargic (low energy), …
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Toxic shock syndrome