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… be done safely. In rare cases, animals can spread serious diseases to people. Which diseases are commonly spread from animals to people? While disease is rare and usually mild, severe disease can occur. …
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… that infects human white blood cells. It can cause disease of the nervous system or leukemia. Is this a new disease? No. This disease was first described in 1980 and has been identified …
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… to build protection from harmful germs without getting the disease. Like healthy food and clean water, vaccines help … in detail. Is it safer to get immunized than to get the disease? Yes. The danger from the disease is much greater than the risk of a side effect from …
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… questions. What else can I do to lower my risk of heart disease? Reach and maintain your best weight Be physically … for your health. Alcohol increases the risk of many chronic diseases including heart disease, stroke, and several cancers. If you drink alcohol, …
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… to: Recognize when they are about to urinate or have a bowel movement Communicate what is about to happen and ask … go standing up later Assist with wiping, especially after bowel movements. This may be needed until preschool age. … they are toilet learning? Some children learn to control bowel movements and urination at the same time, but …
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… the most commonly reported bacterial enteric (intestinal) disease in B.C. What are the symptoms of a Campylobacter … animal waste. People with diarrhea who cannot control their bowel movements should not go to work or school. If you are … Campylobacter infection is diagnosed by testing a stool (bowel movement) sample. Antibiotics are sometimes used to …
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… weakened immune systems and pregnant women. Where does the disease come from? E. coli is present in the intestines and … generic E. coli contamination. Is there a treatment for the disease? If you have diarrhea and/or bloody diarrhea for …
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… 5 to 6 eggs per day. Do head lice cause illness or spread disease? No, head lice do not cause illness or spread disease. However, they can be irritating because they cause …
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… all vaccines on time, your child can be protected from many diseases over a lifetime. Immunization has saved more lives … Tdap-IPV vaccine? The Tdap-IPV vaccine protects against 4 diseases: Tetanus Diphtheria Pertussis (whooping cough) … the polio virus. Polio can be spread by contact with the bowel movements (stool) of an infected person. This can …
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… therefore people with diarrhea who cannot control their bowel movements should not go to work or school. If you have … your health care provider. This includes people born with diseases that severely affect their immune system; people … contaminated with animal feces When camping do not have a bowel movement within 30 metres of a water source Do not …
