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… been linked to eating contaminated, imported fresh produce. High-risk foods include leafy green vegetables, fresh peas, fresh … it is recommended to eat cooked or locally sourced high-risk foods like leafy green vegetables (such as …
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… stomach pain and fever. Children 5 years and under are at a higher risk of getting sick because their immune systems are not … food uncovered until it reaches fridge temperature Avoid higher risk foods Some types of foods are higher risk for …
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… of air quality for the next 36 hours. The level of health risk is provided on a scale of 1 to 10 or higher. The health risk is also labeled “low”, “moderate”, “high” or “very high”. The AQHI provides advice on how to …
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… can occur when your child has a fever of 38ºC (100.4ºF) or higher. During a febrile seizure, a child may have shaking … does not mean that they will develop epilepsy. Children at higher risk of developing epilepsy include those who have: A family …
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… appear on the arms and may spread to the chest, back and thighs. The rash may fade away and then come back or get … Fifth disease is usually mild. However, some people are at risk of serious complications if they become infected, … who were infected while pregnant do not have an increased risk of birth defects. If you are at risk of serious …
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… vaccines are especially important for those at increased risk of infection or severe disease, including: People 65 … attendants) Indigenous peoples may be at increased risk of serious illness from COVID-19 due to health … was less than 8 weeks In males 12-29 years of age With a higher dose of the Moderna vaccine Acetaminophen (e.g. …
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… However, certain medical conditions may increase your risk of TB disease. Talk to your health care provider if you … know when your treatment is complete. How can I reduce the risk of giving TB to other people? To help protect other … you have been in contact with to help identify people at risk for TB infection. All information you give will be kept …
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… influenza vaccine, is especially recommended for those at high risk of serious illness from influenza. This includes: All … years of age who are household contacts of those who are at high risk of serious illness from influenza should also get …
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… for HIV, but lifelong treatment with medications called highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) means that you … by: having vaginal or anal sex without using a condom (the risk increases if either person has another sexually … is lower) a mother with HIV can pass it to her baby during pregnancy, childbirth, or while breastfeeding (breastfeeding …
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… In some countries outside of Canada, a very rare risk of intussusception (a blockage of the intestine) has … in the week after the first dose of rotavirus vaccine. The risk of intussuception is about 1 to 2 cases for every … not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to …
