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… scabiei or the human itch mite. Scabies is common and highly contagious. The human itch mite burrows just under … crusted (Norwegian) scabies. Crusted (Norwegian) scabies is highly contagious and difficult to treat because of the …
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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 …
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… Nutrition Series Heart Healthy Eating for People with High Cholesterol (#68a) Healthy Eating to Lower High Blood Pressure (#68b) Iron and Your Health (#68c) Iron …
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… You might need a larger dose of folic acid if you are at higher risk of having a baby with an NTD. Talk to your … products (such as liverwurst spread and liver sausages) are high in folate, they are also very high in vitamin A. Too much vitamin A may cause birth …
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… has been more than 900 per year. The overdoses are due to a highly toxic and unpredictable illicit drug supply. Overdose … effect if you have not taken opioids. It will not get you “high” and does not cause addiction or dependence. If you …
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… Source: Canadian Nutrient File 2015 * These fish are higher in mercury. **Fortified plant-based beverages are … Nutrition Series Heart Healthy Eating for People with High Cholesterol (#68a) Healthy Eating to Lower High Blood Pressure (#68b) Iron and Your Health (#68c) Iron …
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… not to travel with an infant or a young child to the high risk areas. If you cannot avoid travel, use protective … you leave. A long period of time is over 1 month during high risk season from July to October, or over 6 months …
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… each year due to B.C.’s routine infant, school-age and high-risk adult immunization programs. Most chronic (long … infections occur in people who were born in countries with high levels of HBV infection. Examples include some areas of … HBV infection. Blood, semen and vaginal fluid contain the highest amounts of virus. Transmission can occur through the …
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… Extreme heat happens when the heat and humidity are much higher than we would expect during a normal summer day. … (0-1 year) and young children (1-5 years) may be at a higher risk of heat-related illness, especially if they do … Heat can build up indoors when the outdoor temperatures are high. Exposure to indoor heat over 31C for long periods can …
