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Pertussis whooping cough

… The pertussis vaccines are provided in combination with other vaccines such as diphtheria, polio and tetanus and are … infected person coughs, sneezes or has close contact with others. Sharing food, drinks or cigarettes, or kissing … cold with symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, mild fever and a mild cough. Over the next 2 weeks, the cough …

Seniors falls can be prevented

… Services. Talk to your pharmacist for more information Other things you can do: Make a note of the location of any … If you need an assistive mobility device, consult a physiotherapist, occupational therapist or pharmacy Wear …

Drinking water chlorination facts

… common element in nature, where it is usually combined with other elements. The largest amount of chlorine on earth is … reduction in water-borne infections, such as typhoid fever and cholera. Infant mortality also declined. Most … as cost, source water, size of the water system and whether other forms of treatment are needed. What is secondary …

Salmonellosis

… bacteria. Symptoms include sudden stomach pain, diarrhea, fever, nausea and vomiting. Dehydration may be severe, … in the feces of infected people or animals and can infect other people through poor sanitation or hygiene. You can … using the same cutting board, plate or utensil to prepare other contaminated food items, such as raw meat. Always wash …

Cryptococcal disease C gattii

… People infected with Cryptococcus are not infectious to others. What are the symptoms? Most people who are exposed … lasting for weeks or months Shortness of breath Headaches Fever Vomiting Weight loss If you experience any of these … B.C. It is unclear how C. gattii arrived in B.C. and other areas of the Pacific Northwest in the U.S. Can I tell …

Babys first foods

… infant cereal Along with iron-rich foods, offer other nutritious foods such as vegetables, fruits and whole …

Food safety in child care facilities

… include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain and fever. Children 5 years and under are at a higher risk of … if yours does. Separate Germs from raw foods can spread to other foods when not handled properly. This is called cross … the risk: Separate raw meat, poultry and seafood from other foods in the grocery cart, shopping bags and fridge …

Genital herpes

… their body that has herpes and then immediately touches another person’s mouth or genitals. Sharing sex toys without … the mouth (oral herpes) often called ‘cold sores’ or ‘fever blisters’. Herpes infections have three different … or in the buttocks, swollen or tender glands in the groin, fever, painful urination, body aches, feeling tired and …

Clostridium difficile C difficile

… who are taking antibiotics People undergoing cancer chemotherapy People who have other illnesses The elderly What are the symptoms? In some … it may also cause symptoms such as: Watery diarrhea Fever Loss of appetite Nausea Abdominal pain and tenderness …

Norovirus

… symptoms: an upset stomach, vomiting, and/or diarrhea. Other symptoms include nausea, cramping, chills and fever. The illness usually begins suddenly and lasts for 1 … person to try to stay in a separate room and not be around others, as the virus spreads easily. Everyone in the family …