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… of age. The vaccine is also provided free to people at high risk of infection or severe illness, including those … death. About 1 in 200 infected people will die. The risk is higher if you are 50 years or older. How is hepatitis A …
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… time Food and water safety in developing countries Eat foods that are well cooked and served hot. Avoid foods that … 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 …
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… visitors staying one month or longer in areas with a high risk of rabies. Examples include parts of Latin …
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… to be exposed to contaminated food and water in these high risk areas. If you are travelling to low risk areas, …
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… The vaccine is also provided free to children and adults at high risk of meningococcal disease, including those who … bacteria Military personnel Those living or travelling in a high risk area for meningococcal disease For information on high risk travel areas contact a travel clinic. The vaccine …
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… you should not breastfeed. Otherwise, breastfeeding is highly recommended. For more information on breastfeeding, …
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… to an area where the risk of meningococcal B disease is high For information on high risk travel areas, contact a travel clinic. If you want …
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… immune system; use of birth control pills; pregnancy; or high blood sugar from poorly controlled diabetes. How is it … swimsuits or workout clothes; avoid excessive amounts of high sugar foods and control your diabetes; and wear loose-fitting …
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… influenza vaccine, is especially recommended for those at high risk of serious illness from influenza. This includes: … years of age who are household contacts of those who are at high risk of serious illness from influenza should also get the vaccine. A list of those at high risk of serious influenza illness is provided in …
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… such as arsenic, lead, copper and manganese. Nitrates High levels of nitrates have been found in a number of wells … and long-term health effects if they are consumed in high amounts. Other metals such as lead and copper can leach … example, low levels of fluoride have dental benefits, but high levels can have a negative impact on the development of …
