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… CPO are usually a low risk and rarely cause an infection in healthy people. If they spread from the gut to other parts … cleaned after going to the bathroom and before preparing or eating food. People identified as having a CPO should follow these …
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… normally contain many good bacteria that help you digest food and stay healthy. When antibiotics are taken to treat an illness, … of bacteria. What are the treatments? The first step in treating a C. diff infection is to stop taking the antibiotic …
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… you need depend on where you are going, how long you are staying and how you will be travelling. Make sure you are up … disease caused by infection with a virus. People get it by eating food or drinking water contaminated with feces. You may …
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… and animals may carry the bacteria and still look and feel healthy. Lakes and streams can also be contaminated by these bacteria. You can get yersiniosis by eating food or drinking water contaminated with Yersinia bacteria. …
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… contact with others Take your medicines as directed, eat healthy foods and get plenty of rest Wear a mask that covers your … by shaking hands or kissing? TB is not spread by direct physical contact, such as shaking hands or kissing. TB is …
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… What is an allergy safe child care facility? Managing food allergy in a child care setting is a shared … of a severe allergic reaction can start within minutes of eating the food that triggers reactions. They will usually … allergy safe for my child? Give the facility a copy of your child’s Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan completed by your …
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… products. What are the risks of vaping? Vaping can impact your health in several ways: Exposure to toxic and … altogether. Steps to quitting vaping Understand your vaping habits Understanding when, where and why you vape will help … vaping and what motivates you to quit. It may be improved physical or mental health, saving money, or reducing stress …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Wash your hands often to keep yourself and others healthy. Hand washing is the most important thing you can do … on our hands from touching people or things around us. Raw foods, pets and many other objects in our daily lives carry …
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… How damaging is UV radiation? When exposed to UV radiation, your body produces and releases more melanin (a skin … protect myself and my family? Make a plan Plan your outdoor activity before 10 a.m. or after 4 p.m. Stay in the shade as … it. Reapply the sunscreen after you have been swimming or sweating to keep it effective. Use a sunscreen approved by the …
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… You should not drink water in the wilderness without treating it first. Parasites and bacteria found in surface … and safety can also be affected by people practicing unhealthy backcountry hygiene. If proper toilets are not … moderate pressure for at least 15 minutes. Report direct physical contact with a bat to your health care provider or …
