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… Sometimes, SA can cause serious infections in your blood, lungs or other tissues. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus … reported. Injection drug users and people with long-term illnesses are also at higher risk. How long does MRSA last? …
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… foods or objects get stuck in the voice box, vocal chords, lungs or esophagus. What do I do if a child chokes? If a …
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… appears after the fever has ended. In most other childhood illnesses, the fever and the rash happen at the same time. …
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… People with diseases such as cancer or other medical conditions Vaccines help protect all parts of your child’s …
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… Some people 5 years of age and older with certain medical conditions are at high risk of Hib infection. The vaccine is …
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… Unpasteurized apple and orange juices have been linked to illnesses and outbreaks for over 100 years. Most of these … E.coli , Salmonella, hepatitis A and Cryptosporidium . Illnesses have been linked to fairs, farms/petting zoos and …
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… as a result of their infection. For those who do develop illnesses, such as ATLL, there are some treatments …
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… is my risk? Exposure to radon over the long-term can cause lung cancer. About 16% of lung cancer deaths in Canada are due to indoor radon exposure. Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer for non-smokers and the second leading cause …