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Hand foot and mouth disease

… Hand, foot and mouth disease Last updated July 29, 2024 … small red spots may appear on the palms of the hands or fingers, soles of the feet or toes, and sometimes on the … of the brain) are very rare. Peeling skin and loss of fingernails or toenails have also been reported, mostly in …

Hand washing Help stop the spread of germs

… Hand washing: Help stop the spread of germs Last updated … Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Wash your hands often to keep yourself and others healthy. Hand … steps below: Remove rings or other jewelry on the hands and wrists Wet your hands with warm water Wash all parts of your …

The harmful effects of second-hand tobacco smoke and vapour

… The harmful effects of second-hand tobacco smoke and vapour Last updated August 7, 2024 … Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is second-hand tobacco smoke or vapour? Second-hand tobacco smoke or vapour is a mix of smoke or vapour …

Petting zoo and open farm visits

… animal or the area around the animal and do not wash your hands afterward, the germs can spread from hands to mouth. This can happen through eating, sucking fingers or when children put toys into their mouths. An … if the injury is serious or if a wound gets infected Report injuries to the operator of the petting zoo or open farm …

Scabies

… the skin. Rashes may appear in these areas: Web between the fingers Inside of the wrists and elbows Breasts Genitals Waist Back Buttocks … elderly people may have a rash on the head, neck, palms of hands or soles of feet. If you have not had scabies before, …

Young children and their vision

… track objects and use both eyes together. Babies learn eye-hand coordination and the distance of people or things. By … are able to judge distances, and they have good eye-hand-body coordination for grasping, holding and throwing … Ability to see colours How can I help to prevent eye injuries for my child? You can reduce the risk of eye …

Clostridium difficile C difficile

… staff and visitors can spread the infection to you if their hands have come in contact with the C. diff bacteria, and they have not properly cleaned their hands before touching you, or touching items that you might … below: Remove rings or other jewelry on your hands and wrists Wet your hands with warm water Wash all parts of your …

Role of Pets in Human Disease

… infections? Your personal hygiene and health: Wash your hands after handling or cleaning up after your pet, its feces, toys, … have been infected by touching pets and then putting their fingers in their mouths before washing their hands Avoid any …

Yersiniosis

… especially young children, to get infected by putting their hands or fingers in, or near, their mouth after they have handled an infected pet or animal. What are the symptoms? …

Norovirus

… ill when you touch these surfaces and then place your hands or fingers in your mouth. The virus can also spread if an infected person does not wash their hands or if someone with this illness handles food, water or …