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… carry germs compared to older animals. What can you do to reduce the risk of disease at the petting zoo or open farm? Follow the simple precautions below to help reduce your risk of … it takes to sing the ABC song. Do not forget the palms, backs of hands, fingers, fingertips and nails Rinse hands …
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… front of the fan. Keep in mind that fans might not help to lower your core body temperature when it is very hot Turn … that doesn’t stop after going to the bathroom Stomach pains or bad cramps that won’t go away Unusual lower back pain or pressure Contractions that don’t go away when …
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… pregnancy are at much greater risk of hospitalization following infection with influenza virus. In Canada, thousands … influenza activity. How can you prevent influenza? You can reduce the risk of getting influenza and spreading it to … mild to severe, and can include: Fever, Headache, Muscle pain, Runny nose, Sore throat, Extreme tiredness A cough …
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… infection. People with chronic HCV may feel tired or have a low mood or stomach pain. They may pass the virus on to other people. Without … in those fluids. If you are living with HCV, you can reduce the chance of passing the virus to others by doing …
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… and tonsils, swollen lymph nodes in the neck, white or yellow patches at the back of the throat and, in children, abdominal pain. Impetigo is a skin infection and common in children. …
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… of a burn or scald for young children? Hospitalization for painful burn treatment, which can require surgery Pressure … and splints that have to be worn for up to two years following the injury Prominent, raised scars Tight scarred skin … counter Turn pot handles inward on the stove and cook on back elements whenever possible Place young children in a …
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… What are the symptoms? A molluscum infection begins as tiny painless bumps that can appear anywhere on the body from 2 … towels or face cloths with others. Good hand washing will reduce the chance that the virus will be spread. Who can get … spreading, a health care provider may use any of the following treatments: Cryotherapy – freezing and removing the …
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… to cold or hot weather before temperature measurement Follow the best practices and the manufacturer's instructions … instructions carefully Gently tug on the ear, pulling it back. This will help straighten the ear canal, and make a … can cause the body's temperature to rise Medicine to reduce a fever is not always needed Sponge baths, alcohol …
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… your baby will be able to bite and chew chopped foods. Follow these tips to reduce the risk of choking and food poisoning When preparing … foods that are round, hard, sticky and difficult to swallow. This includes popcorn, marshmallows, dried fruit like …
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… Exposure to high levels of arsenic may cause stomach pain, vomiting, diarrhea and impaired nerve function. … arsenic are present. Long-term exposure to even relatively low amounts of arsenic in drinking water over years or … drinking water even if the arsenic levels are slightly below the guideline. Data collected in Canada show that levels …
