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… be treated at home. Clean any bite or scratch with warm water and soap right after the injury. See your health care … wear rubber gloves and wash your hands with soap and warm water afterwards Avoid inhaling or ingesting dust when you … box once a month by wiping it out, filling it with boiling water and letting it stand for 5 minutes. No other …
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… You are more likely to be exposed to contaminated food and water in these high risk areas. If you are travelling to low …
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… 2 condoms together may result in a condom breaking Use only water-based lubricants with external (“male”) latex condoms. … jelly, lotion or baby oil, can weaken and destroy latex Water or oil-based lubricant may be used with …
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… are swallowed. Dried peas and beans swell when they absorb water, causing a more complete airway blockage. What are … the middle Peanuts, other nuts, seeds such as sunflower and watermelon, popcorn, and dried fruit like raisins Raw … and cause choking Have children sit up while eating and drinking Do not give children anything to eat or drink while …
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… by kissing or sharing food, drinks, cigarettes, lipsticks, water bottles, sport mouth guards or mouthpieces of musical …
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… in the environment. Aluminum is found in the air, food and water. It is even in breast milk and infant formula. The …
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… of an infected person. This can happen by eating food or drinking water contaminated with stool. Due to immunization, polio …
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… drips. You can also thaw frozen foods under cold running water, or in the microwave. These methods can thaw food at …
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… as kissing, or sharing food, drinks, cigarettes, lipstick, water bottles, and mouth guards used for sports or …
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… close personal contact. For example, kissing or sharing drinking cups, forks, spoons or cigarettes. Those at highest … you have a small cut or wound, wash it well in warm soapy water, and keep it clean and dry with a bandage. How is it …