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Living well with hepatitis B virus infection

… been diagnosed with acute or chronic HBV infection, you can reduce the chance of passing this virus to others by doing the following: Talk to your health care provider if you are … have symptoms, which include nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, extreme tiredness, fever, loss of appetite and …

Human papillomavirus HPV infection and genital warts

… cause most cases of genital warts, which are flat or cauliflower-like bumps that occur in the genital area. It is … warts are flat or cauliflower-like bumps that are usually painless, may be itchy, and sometimes bleed. They can be … File #101b Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines . How can I reduce my chance of getting a sexually transmitted infection …

Unpasteurized fruitvegetable juices and ciders A potential health risk

… (germs) and microbes that can make us sick. This also allows the juice to keep longer as it destroys many of the … No. Refrigeration does not destroy pathogens, it only slows their growth. Unpasteurized juices have a short shelf … unpasteurized juices and consume them promptly. How do I reduce the risk of illness? To reduce the risk of illness: …

Risks of alternative tobacco and nicotine products

… products. The user places the pouch in their mouth and it slowly releases nicotine Smokeless tobacco. These include … is to avoid tobacco and nicotine use altogether. How can I reduce the health harms associated with tobacco or nicotine … of quit success Are heated tobacco products (HTPs) a lower-risk alternative to cigarettes? Emissions from heated …

Norovirus

… to 2 days of being exposed to norovirus you may have the following symptoms: an upset stomach, vomiting, and/or … someone vomits, people nearby may become infected by swallowing tiny droplets from the air. The virus can also spread … How can I reduce the risk of getting infected from cleaning up vomit …

Campylobacter infection

… Mild to severe diarrhea Bloody diarrhea Nausea Stomach pain Fever Vomiting Symptoms start an average of 2 to 5 days … If water sources such as streams, rivers, lakes or shallow wells are not treated properly, drinking the water may … for at least 2 minutes to kill any bacteria More ways to reduce the risk of infection: Wash your hands with soap and …

Indoor air quality Combustion by-products

… concerns of combustion by-products? Carbon monoxide (CO): Reduces the blood’s ability to carry oxygen. Acute exposure … and confusion If you have heart disease, it may cause chest pain High levels of carbon monoxide exposure can cause loss … may further improve air quality. Control the source: Follow the manufacturers’ instructions for all combustion …

Tuberculosis TB

… cough (dry or wet) for 2 weeks or longer, sputum, chest pain and shortness of breath. Sputum is mucous or phlegm … let you know when your treatment is complete. How can I reduce the risk of giving TB to other people? To help …

Shingles vaccine

… still get shingles after being immunized, the vaccine can reduce pain, including the type of pain that lasts after shingles. What are the possible …

Facts about chickenpox

… and for the first few days after the rash appears. To reduce the spread of chickenpox, children with the illness … the virus can become active again later in life and cause a painful rash with blisters called shingles. Symptoms of … and chills. People may feel itching, tingling, or extreme pain in the area where a rash develops several days later. …