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… if you feel you are not able to continue to volunteer. Should everyone volunteer in an emergency? Everyone has a …
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… packaged products that are low in unhealthy fat are still high in sugar, refined grains and sodium Serve fatty fish … with High Cholesterol (#68a) Healthy Eating to Lower High Blood Pressure (#68b) Iron and your health (#68c) Iron in foods …
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… who have one of these more serious illnesses may also have high fever, severe headache, confusion and weakness. In very … can be a significant breeding source of mosquitoes and should be maintained regularly to prevent mosquito growth. … sure you and your clothing do not contact the bird, its blood, or other body fluids or feces Dispose of the bird …
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… who are naturally curious and like to explore, are at high risk of burns and scalds. The most common cause of … for painful burn treatment, which can require surgery Pressure garments and splints that have to be worn for up to … The hot water temperature at the taps in the bathroom should be set to 49°C to reduce the potential severity of a …
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… to immediately check on you after a disaster. What supplies should I have for an emergency? Planning ahead and thinking …
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… to disinfect it. Water boils at a lower temperature at higher elevations Filtering the water through a mechanical … any wounds thoroughly with soap and water under moderate pressure for at least 15 minutes. Report direct physical … that can bite or burrow part way into your skin and draw blood out before dropping off. They can carry and spread …
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… to What is the role of family members in an emergency What should I consider when caring for family members in an …
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… body temperature rises, heat is released through increased blood flow to the skin and increased sweating. This allows … of heat stroke) Seizures Unconsciousness/coma Who is at higher risk of heat-related illness? Some people are at … day. Ask your health care provider about how much water you should drink on hot days if you are on water pills or …
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… (HBV)? The Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) is spread by exposure to blood or body fluids from a person living with hepatitis B. … Antiviral medications may also be recommended for you to take before you give birth, to further reduce the risk of … to get tested for HBV. If they do not have the virus, they should receive the HBV vaccine Individuals who have tested …
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… bacteria live in the intestine of infected persons and are highly infectious. What are the symptoms of shigellosis? The … of shigellosis include fever, diarrhea that may contain blood and/or mucous, stomach cramps, nausea and vomiting, … for children, the sick, the elderly, or other dependents should not go to work until they have cleared the infection. …
