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… with widespread or epidemic influenza activity. How can you prevent influenza? You can reduce the risk of getting … than your hands Getting an influenza vaccine can help prevent you from getting sick with influenza and spreading … and more complications in persons with chronic diseases Prevention Frequent hand washing Yearly influenza vaccine …
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… I do if I have an HBV infection? ”, below, to learn how to prevent the spread of HBV. If infected, most adults will … hepatitis A, pneumococcal disease and influenza. How can I prevent the spread of hepatitis B virus? There are vaccines available to prevent HBV infection. The hepatitis B vaccine is …
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… the septic tank in the spring rather than in the fall. This prevents leaving solids in the tank during the cold winter … amount of sludge to renew bacterial activity How can I prevent problems with my sewage system? Onsite sewage … systems can be damaged in many of different ways. You can prevent most of the damage by following the advice below: …
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… severe diarrhea, see your health care provider. How can I prevent yersiniosis? Always wash your hands properly after … the lowest shelf of the refrigerator in a covered bowl to prevent drips of raw meat juice contaminating other foods …
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… of your child developing early childhood cavities. How to prevent tooth decay? Practice good dental care Good dental … professionals of British Columbia recommend fluoride for preventing tooth decay for people of all ages. Fluoride is a proven, effective and low-cost way to prevent cavities. Using the recommended amount of fluoride …
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… Proper food handling in child-care facilities can help prevent foodborne illness. How can I prevent foodborne illness? Clean Wash your hands with warm …
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… are providing a safe source of drinking water. How can I prevent illness from cyanobacteria? To prevent illness from cyanobacteria: Follow advice from your …
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… Some new antibiotics may also be effective. How can you prevent VRE infections? There is no vaccine to protect you … visitors will need to follow hospital guidelines to prevent the spread of VRE. This will include washing hands …
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… or clumsiness in physical activities How can I help to prevent eye injuries for my child? You can reduce the risk … Children should wear hats when playing in the sun to prevent sunburn and any harm to their eyes. Could my child …
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… without testing. You need to correct some concerns early to prevent permanent vision damage: Crossed eyes (strabismus) … of objects Ability to see colours How can I help to prevent eye injuries for my child? You can reduce the risk …
