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… the risk of food or other items getting stuck in the upper airway (causing choking) or entering the lungs (causing aspiration). A blockage of the airway can be life-threatening. Aspiration can cause people … and constipation. They can also affect a person’s quality of life and desire to eat. Who helps manage eating, …
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… by diphtheria bacteria. The bacteria are spread through the air by people sneezing or coughing or by direct skin-to-skin …
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… by diphtheria bacteria. The bacteria are spread through the air by people sneezing or coughing, and by direct … also known as whooping cough, is a serious infection of the airways caused by pertussis bacteria. The bacteria are …
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… spoons. The virus can also spread through droplets in the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. You can be … a diaper or using the toilet. To prevent the spread of airborne droplets, teach your child to sneeze or cough into …
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… eat or drink. C. diff bacteria are not spread through the air. You cannot get C. diff from someone sneezing or …
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… to other people. Pinkeye may also be caused by an allergy, air pollution or other physical or chemical irritants; …
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… may become infected by swallowing tiny droplets from the air. The virus can also spread from surfaces like …
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… before wiping off with a clean paper towel or allowing to air dry Use B.C.'s FOODSAFE Chlorine Dilution Calculator …
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… Oatmeal, large oats, prepared 175 mL or ¾ cup 3.2* Popcorn, air-popped 500 mL or 2 cups 2.5 Quinoa, amaranth or bulgur, …
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… areas Sleep in places with screened windows and doors. Use air conditioning when available Sleep under a small-mesh …