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… caused by pertussis bacteria (germs). People of any age can get pertussis. Young children who have not been immunized … h aemophilus influenzae type b (DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib) vaccine How does pertussis spread? Pertussis spreads easily when an … severe and if left untreated, it can spread up to 3 weeks after the cough starts. What are the symptoms? Pertussis …
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… skin rash and possible upper respiratory tract symptoms. How is the spongy moth population controlled in B.C.? The … to people, dogs, cats, fish, birds, reptiles, or non-target insects such as honeybees and beetles, or spiders. … musty smell and spray droplets on hard surfaces and windows after the treatment. You can remove droplets with water and …
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… their drinking water. Ask your doctor or nurse practioner how weak your immune system is, and whether you need to take … boiling it first. Please note that boiling water will get rid of viruses, bacteria and parasites but not chemicals … more information about water-borne infections and how to safely disinfect your drinking water, see the following …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese How can I prevent the spread of hepatitis B virus (HBV)? The … Encourage your sex partner(s) and people you live with to get tested for HBV. If they do not have the virus, they … provider as soon as possible, preferably within 48 hours How is hepatitis B virus not spread? HBV is not spread by …
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… conditions, such as wind, temperature, humidity and rainfall Natural geographical features such as mountains or bodies of water. For example, air pollution can get trapped in mountain valleys, especially when … “high” or “very high”. The AQHI provides advice on how to minimize health risks. To check the current and AQHI …
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… that cause about 90% of cases of genital warts. Who should get the HPV vaccine? The HPV9 vaccine is provided free to … . It is important to stay in the clinic for 15 minutes after getting any vaccine because there is an extremely rare … getting immunized because of a cold or other mild illness. However, if you have concerns speak with your health care …
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… cramps Mild fever The symptoms can start 2 to 10 days after contact with or consuming something contaminated with … and elk. During the butchering process, E. coli sometimes gets onto the surface of the meat. Whole cuts of meat such … also be transmitted from a sick person to another person. How do I avoid getting sick? To reduce the risk of E. coli …
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… usually do not cause illness. Occasionally enterococci can get into open wounds or skin ulcers, and cause infection. … Infections caused by VRE may be very hard to treat. How is VRE spread? The most common way VRE spreads from … infection, the infection can come back again, particularly after treatment with vancomycin or other antibiotics that …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese How do I know what my sexual health status is? Routine … advanced HIV disease If you have an STI, your chance of getting or passing on HIV to someone else increases. … and syphilis Check the expiry date. Do not use a condom after its expiry date Use a new condom every time you have …
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… access to fluoridated water supply through their community. How does fluoride prevent tooth decay? Fluoride protects … for the past 70 years. Decades of extensive research show that water fluoridation is a safe, effective and … low-cost way to improve oral health for everyone. Studies show that children who drink fluoridated water can expect up …
