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… not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to … to delay getting immunized because of a cold or other mild illness. However, if you have concerns, speak with your … (stool) of an infected person. This can happen from eating food or drinking water contaminated with stool. Haemophilus …
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… louse can lay 5 to 6 eggs per day. Do head lice cause illness or spread disease? No, head lice do not cause illness or spread disease. However, they can be irritating …
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… a diaper or using the toilet. To prevent the spread of airborne droplets, teach your child to sneeze or cough into a … if they feel well enough to take part in activities. The risk to other children is not great if proper hygiene … such as pop or fruit juice. Offer your child cool and soft foods such as bread, noodles, or a peanut butter and jelly …
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… not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to … to delay getting immunized because of a cold or other mild illness. However, if you have concerns speak with your … (stool) of an infected person. This can happen from eating food or drinking water contaminated with stool. Haemophilus …
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… been exposed to the virus. Some people may have a brief illness with symptoms appearing around 6 weeks after they … through blood-to-blood contact. While there is a very low risk of spreading the virus through other bodily fluids, … about being tested for sexually transmitted and blood borne infections (STBBI), and that you are living with HCV …
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… people, these include: Improve your health and lower your risk of smoking-caused illness, like heart and lung diseases, throat and oral … to quit cold turkey, without any aids, but you’ll have a higher chance of success by using one or more of the methods …
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… or who have travelled outside of Canada may be at increased risk for picking up CPO bacteria. It is important to prevent … after going to the bathroom and before preparing or eating food. People identified as having a CPO should follow these … chances of becoming sick with CPO are low. You may be at higher risk if you have had long-term, frequent, or …
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… coma and even death. Areas of the world where malaria is a risk include Africa, South East Asia, South Asia, the Middle … correctly. It is best to take the medication with food and plenty of water to reduce stomach upset. Taking … medication, there is a small chance of developing the illness, sometimes months later. If you develop a fever …
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… HTLV-1 will eventually get sick with an HTLV-1-associated illness sometime in their lifetime. Illness does not usually occur until several decades after … contact such as kissing, using the toilet or preparing food. In order for the disease to spread, there has to be …
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… very important to have good personal hygiene and to take food and drink precautions while you are travelling. Who … to be exposed to contaminated food and water in these high risk areas. If you are travelling to low risk areas, … system weakened by disease or medical treatment A stomach illness with nausea and vomiting Chronic inflammatory bowel …
