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Pertussis whooping cough

… spread? Pertussis spreads easily when an infected person coughs, sneezes or has close contact with others. Sharing … in the room. If humidity worsens the cough, avoid it. Dry, hot, or polluted air may worsen coughing. For more …
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Preventing choking in babies and young children For child care providers

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Hand washing Help stop the spread of germs

… the ABC song) Rinse hands well under warm running water Dry hands with a clean cloth or paper towel Use the towel to … the gel or foam, rub your hands together until they are dry. This is an easy way to clean your hands as long as they … or paper) Rinse well with another fresh, warm, wet towel Dry well When should I wash my hands? You should wash your …
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Pinkeye conjunctivitis

… a single stroke, starting at the side near the nose. Blot dry with a new tissue. Be careful not to touch the … towels instead of washcloths and towels for washing and drying the hands and face. If you can't do this, make sure … should be washed separately from the family's other laundry. Use detergent, the hottest water setting, and dry in a …
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Indoor air quality Mould and other biological contaminants

… fan while showering and for 30 minutes after Vent clothes dryers to the outside Ventilate attic and crawl spaces to … do use these devices, clean them before each use Clean and dry water damaged carpets, underlay and building materials … Do not use too much water because the surface needs to dry completely Throw out contaminated porous materials, such …
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Tuberculosis TB

… the air when someone who is sick with TB in the lungs coughs, sneezes, sings or talks. A person must be in close … disease? Symptoms of TB disease of the lungs include cough (dry or wet) for 2 weeks or longer, sputum, chest pain and …
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Roseola

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Necrotizing Fasciitis Flesh-Eating Disease

… may or may not have symptoms. When an infected person coughs or sneezes, the bacteria spread through droplets in … wash it well in warm soapy water, and keep it clean and dry with a bandage. How is it treated? Antibiotics are an …
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Clostridium difficile C difficile

… the alphabet song Rinse hands well under warm running water Dry your hands with a clean cloth or paper towel Use the …
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Tetanus diphtheria pertussis polio Tdap-IPV vaccine