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… right away after shopping so that you can store all foods properly Listeria may grow slowly even at refrigeration …
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… are used to cut raw meat, especially pork. If these are not properly cleaned and sanitized after use, the bacteria can … How can I prevent yersiniosis? Always wash your hands properly after you use the washroom, and before you eat or …
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… are often itchy or irritating, and can also cause serious illnesses, such as West Nile virus. What is West Nile virus? … an area at high risk of complications from mosquito-borne illnesses, 1 application per day of insect repellent … wet, or if the repellant is rubbed off your skin. How can I properly use insect repellents? Tips for proper use of …
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… the liver. Some older adults or people with other medical conditions may take longer to recover or have a more serious …
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… and other places where children are close together if proper hygiene practices are not used. How can you prevent … in activities. The risk to other children is not great if proper hygiene practices are followed. Common surfaces that … 1 litre (4 cups) of water Continue to carefully practice proper hand hygiene for several weeks or months after your …
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… risk of outbreaks. How can I prevent spreading shigellosis? Proper hygiene and safe food handling and preparation … the spread of germs Ensure children have their hands washed properly in day care centers and at home. This is very … and those who have diarrhea Dispose of dirty diapers properly Disinfect diaper changing areas with diluted …
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… a meat thermometer to make sure the meat is cooked to the proper temperature. If turkey or chicken is cooked with … can put you at risk of Salmonella infection. If cooked properly, these are not a risk Educate food handlers and …
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… can also affect other parts of the body like glands, bones, joints, kidneys, the brain and reproductive organs. TB is … TB disease of the lungs, or you have certain health conditions or medications that weaken your immune system. TB … of skin on your forearm. Second appointment You must go back to the clinic 48 to 72 hours later to have a health …
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… people in their third trimester, until they have been properly tested and treated for pertussis. If you have been …
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