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Chickenpox varicella vaccine

… touch contaminated surfaces. The virus may spread through contact with an infected person's saliva such as by sharing … or cigarettes, or by kissing. It also spreads through contact with the fluid from chickenpox or shingles blisters. … (swelling of the brain), and bacterial infections of the skin. Encephalitis can lead to seizures, deafness or brain …

Role of Pets in Human Disease

… be spread when touching an infected pet, or by coming into contact with their feces, urine, saliva or food. While … Roundworms Tapeworms Hookworms You may also come into contact with other animals that are not normally kept as … in their mouths before washing their hands Avoid any direct skin contact with animal feces, vomit, urine or saliva Do …

Hepatitis B immune globulin

… blood Being bitten by someone with hepatitis B Having contact with household articles, such as a toothbrush, … which can be fatal. The hepatitis B virus is spread through contact with blood or body fluids from a person infected … dark urine, pale stools and jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes). Many people who get hepatitis B have no …

E coli infection

… cramps Mild fever The symptoms can start 2 to 10 days after contact with or consuming something contaminated with E.coli … into 1 litre (4 cups) of water Allow the sanitizer to contact the surface or utensil for at least 1 minute before … cut. Use a scrub brush on fruits and vegetables with rough skin, such as a cantaloupe Avoid drinking unpasteurized …

Bed bugs

… react at all to the bites, however others may have a small skin reaction. In rare cases, people can have severe … frame, carpets, clothing and other items that come in close contact with your body. The staining is from their feces and … insects Live or dead bed bugs and their molted (old) skin How do I prevent bed bugs? Reduce places where bed bugs …

Aerial spraying for native defoliators in BCs forests

… to airborne Douglas-fir tussock moth hairs and shed skins during large-scale infestations have caused allergic … reactions in some humans and livestock. Reactions include skin rash and possible upper respiratory tract symptoms. … speak to your health care provider. If you wish to avoid contact with the spray, close your windows the evening …

Fibre and Your Health

… Size Total Fibre (grams) Vegetables and fruit Apple, with skin 1 medium 3.5 Avocado ½ fruit 6.7 Banana or kiwi 1 … cup 2.8 Pear, canned halves 125 mL or ½ cup 2.1 Pear, with skin 1 medium 5.3 Potato, with skin 1 medium 4.0 Yellow beans, cooked 125 mL or ½ cup 9.7 …

Spongy moth spraying

… to airborne spongy moth hairs, silken threads and shed skins during large-scale infestations has caused allergic reactions. Examples of symptoms include skin rash and possible upper respiratory tract symptoms. How … speak to your health care provider. If you wish to avoid contact with the spray, close your windows the evening …

COVID-19 mRNA vaccines

… After getting the COVID-19 mRNA vaccine, you might be contacted to participate in a study monitoring the safety of … COVID-19 mRNA vaccines. PEG can be found in some cosmetics, skin care products, laxatives, cough syrups and bowel …

Measles mumps rubella and varicella MMRV vaccine

… with this virus. The viruses can also spread through contact with an infected person’s saliva when sharing food, … cigarettes, or by kissing. Varicella can also be spread by contact with fluid from the chickenpox or shingles blisters. … pneumonia, encephalitis, and bacterial infections of the skin. Encephalitis can lead to seizures, deafness or brain …