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… fever. These bacteria can live for months and even years in dust or soil. What are the symptoms of Q fever? About half … some people may develop pneumonia, liver infection, or rare conditions affecting the brain and nervous system. In these … do not show symptoms Take measures to prevent airflow to other occupied areas of barns or laboratories Use protective …
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… offer solid foods to my baby? Start offering solid foods to your baby at around 6 months. All babies need more nutrients … infant cereal Along with iron-rich foods, offer other nutritious foods such as vegetables, fruits and whole … and learn about food. When can I introduce common food allergens? To reduce the risk of a food allergy developing, …
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… The pertussis vaccines are provided in combination with other vaccines, such as diphtheria, polio and tetanus and are free as part of your child’s routine immunizations. It is important that … Stay quiet and calm to help prevent coughing Avoid smoke, dust, sudden noises, lights and other unnecessary …
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… Some people do not react at all to the bites, however others may have a small skin reaction. In rare cases, people … is recommended for households with family members who have allergies or asthma. Vacuum all places that might harbour … bag and seal and dispose of the bag immediately. Wash the dust container in hot water with detergent Chemical ways to …
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… skin Stomach : nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain or diarrhea Other : anxiety, headache, metallic taste or uterine cramps … child are away from home. Help your child avoid their food allergens. Eating even a very small amount can trigger a … /information-for-consumers/fact-sheets-and-infographics/food-allergies/eng/1332442914456/1332442980290 Encourage everyone …
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… bacteria, parasites, fungi and viruses from spoiled food, other infected animals, the environment or infected humans. Some of these diseases can be passed from your pet to you. What diseases can I catch from my pet? Pets … wash your hands thoroughly afterwards. Avoid creating dust by using a damp cloth to wipe up the droppings. The …
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… eggs. Scabies symptoms occur when the skin reacts to the mites, their eggs or their feces. How is scabies spread? … in facilities such as care homes. You can spread mites to other people before and after you develop symptoms and for … Because itchiness and skin rashes have many causes, only your health care provider can confirm if you have scabies. …
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… from person to person, except in the circumstance of a mother passing the infection on to her developing baby. … in a cat's feces Be careful not to accidentally swallow dust when cleaning the cat litter box If possible, avoid … people who are pregnant, have a weak immune system or have illnesses such as HIV/AIDS or cancer. … Toxoplasmosis …
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… medical condition Children and adults with certain medical conditions, including: Heart or lung disorders that require … susceptible animals including poultry, dairy and swine industry workers How is the vaccine given? The vaccine is … vaccine or any part of the vaccine (people with egg allergies can be safely immunized) Had severe …
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… Campylobacter , E. coli O157:H7, Salmonella , Listeria and other bacteria. Raw milk includes milk from cows, goats, … and younger adults were found to be more affected by the illnesses. Some argue that because they grew up consuming … further cool the milk to 4°C (40°F) or colder. Under ideal conditions, home pasteurized milk can keep in the …