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… exhaustion, skin cancers, cataracts and other eye diseases. During the warm summer months, a child’s sensitive skin can … exposure? Try to keep toddlers and children out of the sun during the peak hours of 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is when the … your child’s skin and try to stay indoors or in the shade during the hottest time of day (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) If you …
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… weeks in the bowels of an infected person and can be spread during that time. Pregnant people who become infected with … be more severe. There is no clear evidence that infection during pregnancy will cause harm to an unborn baby. Hand, … you prevent the spread of the disease? Good hand hygiene during and after infection is important for preventing the …
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… to consider if you want to care for your family member during an emergency: Is your home suitable and accessible … a safe home temperature? This is particularly important during extreme hot or cold weather Do they have behaviours …
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… before you leave. A long period of time is over 1 month during high risk season from July to October, or over 6 months during the rest of the year. What are the benefits of the … of those will die or have permanent brain damage. Infection during the first 6 months of pregnancy may result in …
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… Examples include straws, pipes, spoons, cookers and needles During pregnancy to a baby before or during delivery HBV is not spread by: Kissing, hugging or … as straws, pipes, spoons, cookers and needles Use a condom during sexual activity Do not donate your blood, semen, body …
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… than in the fall. This prevents leaving solids in the tank during the cold winter months Do not scrub a septic tank … generous layer of straw or strips of rigid Styrofoam board during winter months. Insulate the septic tank and pipe … system Do not leave the system not working for long periods during cold winter months Do not allow large livestock to …
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… altitude increases Once the right pressure level is reached during cooking, it must be kept constant throughout the … food that: Appears to be spoiled Foams Develops a bad smell during cooking Has a bulging container lid or is leaching … safety. Wash hands with soapy water for at least 20 seconds during all stages of canning. Use only good quality produce …
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… Cervicitis is common and affects many women at some point during their adult lives. What causes cervicitis? Cervicitis … spotting between periods or after sexual intercourse Pain during vaginal sex It is also possible to have cervicitis … (“female”) condoms help prevent the spread of many STIs during vaginal, anal and oral sex. Condoms are less …
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… of the genitals Pain or a burning feeling when urinating or during sex For men symptoms can include: Unusual fluid from … commonly occur if you drink alcohol within 12 hours before, during and 24 to 72 hours after taking metronidazole. To … (“female”) condoms help prevent the spread of many STIs during vaginal, anal and oral sex. Condoms are less …
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… Most people can get sick with influenza several times during their lives. An influenza vaccine is the best … that health experts think will likely cause influenza during the current influenza season. The vaccines do not … not known if the live attenuated influenza vaccine is safe during pregnancy. As a precaution, people who are pregnant, …
