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… Document Vietnamese Eating well and being active can help you stay healthy and strong as you age. Eating a variety of … Mindful eating includes taking time to eat and being aware of when you are hungry and full. Being mindful can help you make …
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… is a bacteria that infects the intestinal tract. Very rarely, it can also infect the blood stream. When a person … the bacteria. Symptoms usually last for less than 1 week. You can be infected and have no symptoms. In some cases, … by your local Health Authority) after your last loose stool or episode of vomiting. This will allow you time to …
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… illness that is caused by a virus called hantavirus. This rare disease was first identified in the southwestern United … a couple of people report being ill with hantavirus. What are the symptoms? HPS begins as a “flu-like” illness. In the early stage of the disease, you may have the following symptoms: fever sore muscles …
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… pathogens from drinking water, reducing health risks. You can disinfect water by adding chemicals, using heat, … community You may also need to disinfect your water if: You are on your own water supply/source You are travelling in an area where the safety of the water is …
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… members, sexual partners and people in facilities such as care homes. You can spread mites to other people before and after you … and it does not mean you have poor personal hygiene. What are the symptoms? Symptoms of scabies include a red rash and …
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… Shingrix® is not a live virus vaccine and cannot give you shingles or chickenpox. The vaccine is approved by … virus shingles vaccine. The live virus shingles vaccines are no longer available in Canada Are not sure if you had chickenpox (varicella) infection in …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What are the health concerns of hot tub and pool use? Hot tubs … environment for bacteria to grow. These bacteria can make you sick with an infection or disease. Legionella bacteria … pneumonia. How can I make sure the water is safe? If you are unsure of the maintenance or water quality, do not enter …
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… Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Before you travel When planning your trip, think of ways to stay … cold remedies, tweezers, scissors, bandages and mosquito repellent. Bring medication to help prevent and treat … If you have an ongoing health concern, talk to your health care provider about your trip. Ask your doctor for a letter …
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… virus (WNV) is a disease usually spread between birds by mosquitoes. Mosquitoes can become carriers of the virus after … people, horses and other animals to become infected if they are bitten by a mosquito carrying the virus. What are the … In very rare cases, WNV infection can result in death. If you develop a severe headache or neck stiffness for which …
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… Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Water suppliers are responsible for providing drinking water that meets the … with building plumbing after delivery to a property. What are the guidelines for lead in drinking water? The … for total lead in drinking water, measured at the tap. You should make every effort to maintain lead levels in …