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… geology, the depth and construction of the well, and other factors. Be aware that test results will only tell you … can change over time. Weather, seasons, drought, floods or other events may cause contamination. It’s recommended you … children, elderly or people with immune deficiencies or other illnesses may be affected more severely. E. coli in …
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… illnesses. The most common GAS infection is strep throat. Other types of common infections include skin and wound … fasciitis. Less commonly, GAS can also cause scarlet fever, rheumatic fever and a form of kidney disease called …
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… virus. Getting sick with influenza also puts you at risk of other infections. These include viral or bacterial pneumonia … symptoms vary from mild to severe, and can include: Fever, Headache, Muscle pain, Runny nose, Sore throat, … after a person is first exposed to the influenza virus. Fever and other symptoms can usually last up to 7 to 10 …
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… are free as part of routine childhood immunizations and to others that need protection against rubella. For more … risk. What are the symptoms? Symptoms may include a rash, fever, joint aches, headache, discomfort, runny nose and … What should I do if I think I have rubella? If you have fever and a rash and think you may have rubella, especially …
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… free as part of routine childhood immunizations and to others that need protection against measles. For more … at risk. What are the symptoms? Symptoms of measles include fever, cough, runny nose, and red and inflamed eyes that are … . What should I do if I think I have measles? If you have a fever and rash, and think you may have measles, especially …
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… the infection. Chickenpox can cause birth defects if the mother gets chickenpox while she is pregnant, and these can … What are the symptoms? Symptoms of chickenpox may include fever, aches, tiredness, headache and loss of appetite. A … such as water, juice and soup, especially if there is a fever. If your baby is breastfeeding, feed your baby more …
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… sores, cuts or wounds, or bodily fluid containing blood Other less common ways HCV is spread include: Sharing … such as toothbrushes, dental floss, razors, nail files or other items which could have tiny amounts of blood on them … future. The most common symptoms of acute HCV may include: Fever Tiredness Loss of appetite Stomach pain Joint pain …
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… saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is in childhood vaccines? … child’s immune system build protection against disease. Other ingredients in vaccines help keep them stable and … taken from eggs (MMR and MMRV vaccines). Children with egg allergies can be safely immunized with these vaccines. For …
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… saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the MMR vaccine? The MMR … soreness, redness and swelling where the vaccine was given. Fever, headache, muscle soreness, nausea, a rash that looks … Tylenol®) or ibuprofen* (e.g., Advil®) can be given for fever or soreness. ASA (e.g., Aspirin®) should not be given …
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… are free as part of routine childhood immunizations and to others that need protection against mumps. For more … you at risk. What are the symptoms? Symptoms may include fever, sore muscles, headache and swelling of the salivary … such as water, juice and soup, especially if you have a fever Get plenty of rest Use an ice pack or heating pad for …