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… tiny bugs, about the size of a sesame seed, which feed on blood. Different ticks prefer feeding from different types … feeding. Ticks burrow part way into the skin, bite, draw blood, and then drop off. The feeding tick's mouth will be … the back parts will be sticking out. When they are full of blood, they are usually blue-grey in colour. This is called …
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… an evacuation plan to a local medical facility with a safe blood supply What immunizations should I have before I … women up to 36 weeks gestation. However, there is a higher risk for pregnant women to develop a blood clot in the leg, also called deep vein thrombosis …
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… Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Who is at higher risk from water-borne infections? People with very weak immune systems who are at higher risk of certain water-borne diseases include those … of cancers or taking certain medications, may not be at higher risk of severe water-borne diseases. These people do …
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… on the label. Use a lip balm with an SPF of 30 or higher. Apply repellent 15 to 30 minutes after sunscreen. … between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. The sun's rays are stronger at high altitudes and when reflected from snow, water and sand … bites Except in Antarctica, rabies occurs worldwide with a higher risk in Central and South America and the Caribbean. …
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… in plumbing. Buildings constructed before 1989 may be at a higher risk of having lead in drinking water due to … If your home was built before 1989, your plumbing may be at higher risk of containing lead. A plumber can help identify … property is made of lead. Take action If your home has a high amount of lead in its water due to your plumbing, you …
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… spread from one infected person to another by contact with blood or body fluids. The virus may also be spread by using items that have blood on them, such as a toothbrush, razor, or needles used …
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… Control the urge until they get seated on the potty Do not pressure your child to use the toilet. Rushing the process …
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… works properly. A wildfire could cause it to lose power, pressure or integrity. Any of these issues could contaminate … over: More debris in water reservoirs, causing damage and higher maintenance costs More algal blooms in reservoirs, …
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… repellents have different amounts of DEET. Products with higher concentrations of DEET are not more effective, but … 6 months to 2 years of age live or travel in an area at high risk of complications from mosquito-borne illnesses, 1 …
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… and 55 will die from the disease 6,000 people will develop high risk changes to the cervix which are precancerous 135 …
