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… body tissue or limb. The original site of infection on your body may be a minor wound or injury such as a small … sometimes called strawberry tongue. Rheumatic fever occurs when a strep infection damages the heart’s valves which can … members of a person with a GAS infection or those who have direct contact with the mouth or nose secretions of an …
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… that flood waters are usually very dirty. Items that have come into contact with flood water should be handled … can become heavily contaminated and can make people sick. When is it safe to return home? Do not return home until authorities have advised that it is safe to do so. You should not live in a flooded home until clean-up is …
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… Heat-related illness in infants and young children Last updated June 27, 2024 HealthLink BC File … it feel hotter outside than normal. Extreme heat happens when the heat and humidity are much higher than we would … heat-related illness (like heat stroke) include: Looking sleepy and is difficult to wake up, feeling very tired, …
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… and wires. They eat a variety of foods, including food you might have stored in your cupboards or pantry. If you eat food … or fruit on the counter), or burrows in the soil outside. When your house is quiet, it is also possible to hear …
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… in unimmunized people, including visitors to Canada, who have traveled overseas. Is there a measles vaccine? There … spread? Measles is very contagious and spreads easily. When an infected person breathes, coughs, or sneezes, the … can survive in small droplets in the air for several hours. You can become infected when you breathe in these droplets …
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… skin around the anal area. Human stools (bowel movements) have the highest levels of these bacteria. The bacteria can … to person is by direct contact, usually with the hands. If your hands become contaminated, the VRE bacteria can enter … or during a stay in hospital. Others may be identified when testing is done if a VRE infection occurs. In British …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Your health care provider may request that you have one or more ultrasound scans during your pregnancy. … ultrasound. What can I do to prepare for my appointment? When you book your ultrasound, you will receive instructions …
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… What is an allergic reaction? An allergic reaction is when a person’s immune system treats a protein (an allergen) … some differences in their symptoms each time they have an allergic reaction. The most dangerous symptoms … food Tell food suppliers about the food allergies at your facility Make sure staff who buy, store, prepare and …
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… drinking during pregnancy? There are a number of risks for you and your developing baby if you drink alcohol when you are pregnant. Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder … to your developing baby. What else can I do to make sure I have a healthy pregnancy? As well as not drinking alcohol, …
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… Vietnamese Certain foods and beverages can affect how your warfarin works. This handout will help you to plan your diet when taking warfarin. When we cut or scrape our skin, our … leafy vegetables wilt when cooked, the cooked version can have more vitamin K than the raw version. Talk to your …
