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… reduces the chance of any type of infection Seek medical care from your health care provider or local public health … before rabies symptoms start in humans but can be much longer. If you wait until the symptoms appear, it is usually … public health unit or health care provider, no matter how long since you were exposed. They will assess if you need …
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… and high-risk adult immunization programs. Most chronic (long term) HBV infections occur in people who were born in … I have been exposed to hepatitis B virus? See your health care provider as soon as possible. If you have not completed …
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… are free. Call your local public health unit or health care provider to make an appointment. Keep your child safe. … stroke, Nathan has problems learning, and he will have lifelong problems moving his body on the left side. Nathan’s … body Vaccines help prevent diseases that can cause lifelong damage. For example, meningococcal disease can cause …
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… with someone with untreated TB disease of the lungs for a long period of time and needs to breathe in TB germs for … may increase your risk of TB disease. Talk to your health care provider if you have HIV infection, chronic kidney … of the lungs include cough (dry or wet) for 2 weeks or longer, sputum, chest pain and shortness of breath. Sputum …
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… including: People 65 years of age and older Residents of long-term care and assisted living facilities People with underlying …
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… tested for HIV, hepatitis B and C. Your treatment will be determined based on the type of exposure to blood or body fluids and your test results. The health care provider may also try to determine whether the person’s … against hepatitis B virus. The hepatitis B vaccine provides long lasting protection by helping your body make its own …
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… joint pain usually lasts one to 3 weeks, but it can last longer. It usually goes away without any long-term problems How is fifth disease spread? A person with … there is no reason to stay away from work, school or childcare as long as you or your child feels well. Who can get …
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… years and older Residents of any age living in residential care, assisted living or other group facilities Children and teenagers required to take Aspirin® or ASA for long periods of time due to a medical condition Children and … and others working in health care settings, including long-term care facilities, who have contact with patients …
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… a trip plan. Tell others where you are going and for how long. Visit www.adventuresmart.ca/the-three-ts/#tripplanning … not attempt to feed or touch any wild animals. Take special care to avoid contact with any animal that appears to be … skin and clothing. Wear loose fitting, light coloured, long-sleeved shirts and pants especially at dawn or dusk …
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… Outbreaks of illness are common in nursing homes, daycare centres, schools, children’s camps and on cruise ships. … like countertops or sink taps. The virus can survive for a long time on these surfaces if they are not properly … the virus can still be in the stool (bowel movement) for as long as 2 weeks. Be sure to wash your hands carefully and …
