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Malaria prevention

… Vietnamnese What is malaria? Malaria is a very serious disease caused by different Plasmodium species. These tiny …
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Japanese encephalitis vaccine

… in behavior. Currently, there is no drug treatment for the disease. Japanese encephalitis virus spreads to people from … prevention: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/insect-bite-prevention.html . Travel Series Health …
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Numbing Creams and Patches for Immunizations

… Document Vietnamese Immunizations protect against serious diseases, however they can also cause discomfort. One way to …
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Bed bugs

… one to two weeks to heal. Bed bugs are not known to spread disease to humans. Some people do not react at all to the … in hot water and laundry detergent, and dry them on the hottest dryer setting Place small non-washable and dry …
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Managing eating chewing and swallowing difficulties in care facilities

… like dementia, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Parkinson’s disease, cerebral palsy and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis …
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Travelling with children

… How can I protect my children from malaria? Malaria is a disease caused by mosquito bites and tiny parasites that get …
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Safety for the perinatal population during extreme heat

… make it easier to stay inside in a cool place during the hottest hours of the day If you work outside or in an … person has underlying conditions such as obesity, kidney disease, or heart issues. Contact your healthcare provider …
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Quitting smoking

… your risk of smoking-caused illness, like heart and lung diseases, throat and oral cancer, and emphysema Improve your …